Argumentative Paper
Yahoo announced in 2013 that it would no longer offer the option for employees to work remotely. Although technology has evolved and created the ability to work remotely, productivity can diminish if management is not in place to accommodate and support the endeavor. If implemented properly, companies can benefit from employees working remotely by realizing cost savings of office space and utilities, employee retention and broadening their candidate pool. However, working remotely will fail due to management oversite, not hiring the right people, and a lack of communication and collaboration between the company and its employees. In my opinion, Yahoo messed up…big time!
While the majority of time, employers may feel
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On the Quickbase.Intuit.com website, Anita Bruzzese writes about 7 Mistakes Managers Make When Managing Remote Workers and quotes FlexJobs CEO Sara Sutton Fell, “those who are proactive communicators and are self-disciplined may thrive in a remote location and see it as a reward for their performance.” Bruzzese adds “Many employees are already telecommuting with the amount of time they spend taking care of business at home.” Again we see technology has evolved and created easier environments for completing tasks. Why wait eight hours to forward an email that needs to be seen by several people? Within a few minutes, using a smart phone, pertinent notes can be added and the information …show more content…
Performance monitoring can help identify lapses in productivity and eliminate the need to have people onsite. Edward E. Lawler, III points out in an article on the Forbes.com website that “the skills of managers are critical. With managers who can set meaningful goals, monitor performance results and provide feedback, remote working can produce good results. Without skilled managers, it will be a failure.”
On the Bloomberg BNA website (bna.com), Genevieve Douglas wrote about remote opportunities after hearing David Lewis, president and CEO of HR consulting firm Operations Inc. at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference in Orlando, FL.:
Lewis said that employers should use a remote work option when the available talent in a commutable distance is scarce or when life changes alter an employee's circumstances. However, he said, not every employee is a good candidate for a remote set-up. According to Lewis, employees who should be allowed to work remotely include those who have jobs where the nature of the work can be performed without face-to-face interaction with co-workers or clients. Employees would also have to demonstrate that they are capable of working remotely in terms of being mature and independent and having a proven track record, he
Through a clear understanding of the steps remote workers are taking or going to take in future and ‘easy to track’ progress and reporting system, the team can be easily maintained.
Telecommuting has been shown to reduce absenteeism, improve retention, and reduce recruitment costs for the organization (Family, pg. 730). Increased employee moral is also a benefit associated with telecommuting (Professional Isolation, pg. 512). Offering this new benefit that is such a satisfier for employees will likely result in reduced turnover within the organization and higher productivity. A study found pubic employees who were satisfied with their telework/telecommuting benefits were less likely to leave their positions (Family pg. 732). With the reduction of office time, an increase in employee productivity is likely due to fewer interruptions from fellow employees (Lessons pg. 10). With telecommuting having benefits to both the employer and employee, this new policy should bring positive results to the
It seems that employers are afraid that they will not be able to effectively monitor employees output and have major security concerns when allowing employees to telework. The initial costs of setting up telework to employees may also be a concern for employers.
Employers allow telecommuting for many reasons, including the ability to recruit better talent, decrease overhead expenses, increase productivity, expand the employee base to include those with disabilities (Anderson, Bricout & West, 2001; Lipin, 2010; Myungjung & So Hee, 2017), and to support
“This remote work may be something we should be doing more of, according to two new studies. Working from home can be good for your health and productivity. Not only did people who worked from home report greater work satisfaction and less “work exhaustion,” they also got better sleep. Separately, researchers found that the highest performing workers were the most likely to cultivate and excel in a “WFH” environment (Gregoire, 2015)”. If workers don't prefer to work at home they are more than welcome to continue working at the main workplace. The company will give each employee the opportunity to try working from home in order to have more space at the main work
According to Hess (2014), employers’ benefit from the cost saving from not maintaining large office buildings to house their employees and the employees benefit from saving money on travel, meals, and in some instances child care. Hess (2014) goes further and says that distractions usually found in a typical office environment (i.e. phone calls, office conversations, and the like) promotes more efficient work. Although there are inherent positives for the employer, there are also inherent negatives that a manager must face in order to promote a good work environment for the company and for the remote employee. Fallon (2014) gives four challenges that a manager faces managing remote employees. The challenges of Communication, Tracking Productivity, Employee Trust, and providing a Unified Company Culture are the four main issues that Fallon
Some reasons to expand remote work includes; saving time, saving money, and reducing resources usage. Employees will have a better work/life balance, have improved productivity, and have the flexibility to schedule work around personal needs. These employee improvements will lead to less stress, better creativity, and higher performance, and better job satisfaction. Allowing more employees to work from home can prevent a future need to expand to larger office spaces.
I further agree with Pophal that if telecommuting were offered as a solution, morale could be improved for the employee (Pophal, 2001). Of course, the type of job does have to meet certain selection criteria to support it as a good candidate
America is a country with many beliefs that seem to be hypocritical, for they appear to not be followed by it’s citizens and government. It is common to hear about this country being a place where everyone is respected and has their own rights. The National Anthem of the United States of America proclaims this country as “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” But it is questionable whether this line is true or not in terms of it’s significance. Much oppression, injustice, and prejudice can be found today towards non-white people and those who are socially “inferior.” By the looks of things, it seems that America has not reached it’s goal of achieving true racial and social equality. There are many realistic examples of the modern United States that show that the country will never achieve such goal. Indeed, one can see these events and conclude that America is not the land of the free, for other groups of people are mistreated for being of another race, or simply for being “inferior” to the eyes of society. Even some famous writings by authors prove that the U.S. will never achieve true racial and social equality. Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird is an example of such proof. In the plotline, a girl named Scout watches how her attorney-father tries to defend a black man against the prejudice of her hometown of Maycomb, Alabama. With this information, one can see how even a fictional story can present the prejudice and injustice
The decision to conduct a cursory search of the residence, in hindsight, was deemed wrong because of the lack of manpower, the search provided a false sense of security for the homeowner and ultimately was ineffective in locating the fugitives. This dilemma is a difficult one. The lack of manpower coupled with no evidence placing the fugitives in the residence would have made me rethink conducting the cursory search. The searches being conducted in the neighborhood had one mission and that was to find the fugitives not to give each homeowner peace of mind. In this type of scenario one must be analytical rather than being led by emotions. By the grace of God, the fugitives did not violently engage the officers conducting the
A revolution is spreading through the world of work because of changes in information, technology and communication. Information and technology has lessened the gaps between individuals and it is no longer necessary for people to be in close geographic location to enhance working capabilities. Telework means working at a distance and technology makes this possible. Teleworkers are defined as employees or contractors who work at least one day per month; they are also referred to as telecommuters. Research shows that teleworkers work nine days per month at home with three hours per week during normal business hours. Teleworkers seek to blend work responsibilities and personal benefits to enable them handle their work better and life responsibilities.
In chapter five we learn about how several authors when writing on a topic chooses sides and how they argue their position against others. The author writes for a purpose as well as an audience. The purpose of the author choosing sides is to allow readers to alter the way they view the issue; maybe in a better or worse way or even the same. Sometimes the reading also helps those who lack knowledge on the issue settle on a side, in addition, those who have yet to decide on a side. In order for the author to capture a reader's attention, they need to establish the issue from the beginning in the title and the first few paragraphs or sentences of the paper. Using questions, statistics, quotes, or anything that may capture the reader's attention
MedEx should roll out the telecommuting on a voluntary basis for employees with high performance evaluations. I feel this will show the employees the organization cares and has addressed their concerns based on the survey. If the telecommuting policy is implemented correctly, telecommuting can increase productivity and overall job satisfaction. If the policy is crafted to tied the privilege of telecommuting with positive performance evaluations, it will motivate employees to not lack off while working remotely. The option of telecommuting can work as a way to attract high performing top professional to the organization. Telecommuting should also reduce turnover and absences. Work life balance will always be a very important part of keeping
Telecommuting can be great for organizations but there are also some disadvantages and challenges in offering telecommuting. According to (Martochhio, 2013), Telecommuting programs may also lead to disadvantages for employers and employees. Some employers are concerned about not having direct contact with employees, which makes conducting performance appraisals more difficult. Some employees also feel isolated because they do not personally interact as often with coworkers and superiors. Some organizations may feel unsure about allowing employees working at home, because when you have internet or computer issues, getting your system back up and running efficiently and effectively can be an issue. There can be a lot of wasted time trying to get your system back up and running and this can ultimately cost the company time and money. MedEx employs over 100 medical billing specialist, therefore, it is important for all of their employees systems to be up and operating at all times. Their daily jobs are intense and consist of working on specific accounts, coding medical
Management Mistrust of Employees - management may be reluctant to offer telework options because they may not trust that employees are doing their work. “Managers fear the loss of direct eyes-on supervision will negatively impact their employees’ productivity, reduce their control over employees, or precipitate the loss of company spirit” (Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 2007). They may feel that they are unable to monitor since they are unable to see the employee. Managers may need to tweak their styles to adjust to teleworking as well