Business Intelligence
April 01, 2011
Ride Finders Shows Local Businesses that it Pays to Work from Home
Ride Finders, a division of GRTC Transit System, has been working to educate Richmond businesses about the benefits of telework. As gas prices and other expenses continue their upward climb, teleworking could be a sustainable, money-saving solution for your business.
Allowing employees to work from home has many advantages. Telework allows employees to work anytime, anywhere; workers can be more responsive and more productive without the distractions of the office. Both businesses and their employees benefit from not having to waste time and money in daily traffic. And with fewer employees in the office on a daily basis, you can spend less on office space and supplies. Additionally, working from home is seen as a perk by many, giving your business access to the top tier of talent in your industry.
According to the International Telework Association and Council, on average, teleworking yields:
• 22% increase in employee productivity
• 20% decrease in employee turnover
• 60% decrease in employee absenteeism
If the opportunity to save money and increase productivity has not convinced you, then why not do it for Mother Earth? Fewer employees at the office means less vehicles on the roads, paving the way for a cleaner environment.
If you are interested in beginning a telework program but don’t know where to start, don’t despair! Telework!VA, a public/private partnership serving Virginia, will provide you with all the resources you need. They even work with businesses to offset the start-up or expansion costs of a telework program. Richmond companies that are looking to start or expand a telenetworking system could be eligible for up to $35,000 in financial incentives.
To learn more about how your Greater Richmond business can benefit from a telework system, visit http://www.teleworkva.org/.
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