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Is working from home going to cost a Denver probate judge her job? It might happen because when her employees work from home, there’s no one manning the offices at the courthouse. This is a big problem when there’s only one place people can go for a service. It’s potentially deadly when your customers have options and can choose to leave you.

Many people think of telecommuting and remote working as the answer to life’s problems (and if that’s all it takes, I want their life!). While it’s true that allowing flexibility in where and when people work can raise productivity and reduce turnover, it can also cause headaches if it’s not done with the business in mind. If customers can’t get served, or your internal people can’t get their work done because important information doesn’t flow, then all the cost savings in the world won’t save you.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Telecommuting Can Keep Employees Happy- And Cost You Customers | BNET

Author: Wayne Turmel