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Teleworking On The Rise

As businesses continue to feel the pressures of tough economic times, many are taking a look at teleworking options for their small businesses.  Actually, teleworking has been gaining popularity in the last few years without the current state of the economy.  As an indication that the practice is becoming more mainstream, the number of firms that have formal policies on teleworking in place has grown.

According to a March 2008 report from consulting and systems integration firm CDW Corp., the number of companies with formal telework policies is up to 65% in 2008 versus 40% last year and the number with plans to extend technical support to teleworkers is up from 49% to 76%.  CDW also stated that 36% of private sector organizations now permit teleworking, and 14% of employees are actually engaging in some form of telework.

Companies have stated some of the benefits of teleworking to be:

• Allows employees to be more flexible, increasing productivity.
• Reduces overhead costs.
• Reduces the companies carbon footprint.
• Happier, more productive employees.
• With increasing gas prices, employees are able to save money without the daily commute.

A big part of the equation that has allowed teleworking to take off is technology.  With advances in telecommunications, teleworking is a viable option for businesses looking to cut cost without cutting productivity.  Two of the technologies that enable businesses to employ a telework program are virtual PBX and hosted PBX solutions.  The businesses needs will determine whether the virtual or hosted solution will be the best fit for them.

While the virtual solution routes calls to existing telephones such as an employee’s cell or home land line, the hosted solution will include the telephone that can be placed at the employee’s location.  As well, the hosted solution will take advantage of VoIP, reducing call charges and eliminating the need to install additional phone lines in employee’s homes.  These are just a couple of the differences in the way virtual and hosted PBX solutions work.  If you are considering a telework program for your business, it is always advisable to speak with a consultant to make sure you are getting the right solution for your needs.

For more information on how PBX solutions enable businesses to develop a viable telework program visit Freedom800.com.

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