Many workers love the idea of telecommuting, so much so that it’s often used to sweeten recruitment and retention incentives. According to Global Workforce Analytics, nearly a third of employees would choose telecommuting over a pay raise, and 95% of surveyed employers say it helps with employee retention. Add to that the fact that half of the US workforce holds a job that is compatible with at least partial telecommutes and approximately 20-25% of the workforce telecommutes. With these being just some of the benefits, plus the added potential of reduced overhead costs, why aren’t more employers implementing telework?

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