said by Devanchya:When people think there's a downturn in the economy, they are going to show up at the office more.
There is a benefit to being "seen" by your boss, doing actual work.
My employer allows only the most reliable-most productive ones to telecommute. All the others are kept in the office where a supervisor can keep an eye on them. We are monitored daily, and you better believe that anyone slacking off will have their privileges yanked. If new work is added or there are other changes-then I go spend a day at the office. I have had to spend 2 days there since 4/2007. We even get our annual evaluations remotely-hasn't been a problem. Of course, every situation is different...but my "benefit" is in staying home to work rather than driving every day.
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