Astronology - Telecommuting Concerns..Are They Blocking the Progress of the Flexible Workplace?

Astronology Volume XII Issue 29 May 15, 2012 Dear Andrew, Astron Solutions provides high-quality, low-cost, innovative human resources consulting services to organizations like yours. Call us for advice, innovative program design, and user-friendly Web/PC based software.   The Astron Road Show   There's one stop on the Astron Road Show coming up later this month!  On May 31st, National Director Mike Maciekowich will present at the Society for Human Resource Management of Tompkins County's 2012 conference.  Mike's topic is "Designing an Effective Total Rewards Strategy to Meet Today's Economic and Regulatory Demands."  Click here to learn more about the conference. And if you'll be in Ithaca, NY on May 31st, please stop by Astron's exhibit booth at the conference and say hello!     Telecommuting Concerns...Are They Blocking the Progress of the Flexible Workplace?   Back in 2008, research firm IDC predicted that 75% of the workforce would be mobile by 2012.   In contrast, the Telework Research Center reports that only 2% (2.8 million) workers identify home as their primary location of work, and 17.2 million people work from home at least one day a week. Additionally, Forrester Research reported in 2009 that 34 million Americans work at least occasionally from home, and predicted that by 2016 that number will jump to 63 million. There is definitely growth in the number of telecommuters, but also some evidence of hesitancy on the part of employers in pursuing this alternative work arrangement.....more     Have a Question? If you have a topic you would like addressed in Astronology, or some feedback on a past article, don't hesitate to tell us!  Simply reply to this e-mail.  See your question answered, or comments addressed, in an upcoming issue of Astronology. Looking for a top-notch presenter for your human resource organization's meeting?  Both Jennifer Loftus and Michael Maciekowich present highly-rated sessions on a variety of compensation and employee retention issues.  For more information, send an e-mail to info@astronsolutions.com.   The Fine Print We hold your e-mail address in trust.  Astron Solutions promises never to share or rent your personal information.  We also promise never to send you frivolous e-mails and will allow you to leave our list, at your option, at any time. To remove yourself from this list, please follow your personalized subscriber link at the bottom of your Astronology alert e-mail. Copyright 2012, Astron Solutions, LLC ISSN Number 1549-0467 Quick Links Client List Meet the Astron Team Contact Us   World of HR Blog Bringing you Human Resource news from around the globe...compliments of Astron Solutions. More