James Surowiecki

On the simplest level, telecommuting makes it harder for people to have the kinds of informal interactions that are crucial to the way knowledge moves through an organization. The role that hallway chat plays in driving new ideas has become a cliche of business writing, but that doesn't make it less true.

American Journalist

Sharyl Attkisson

Many workplaces that never before offered telecommuting have had to do so in the face of the coronavirus. Once systems are established and practiced, both government and private employers will institute more telecommuting options.

Ned Lamont

People are realizing that telecommuting doesn't mean you have to be in New York City five days a week. It means that if you have to stay home for a period of time, having a nice little backyard is not a bad way to do it.

American Politician

Jay Chiat

First, this isn't about telecommuting, because we still have offices that people will come to regularly when they need to brainstorm together, meet with clients, or do research in the library.

American Businessman

Greg Gianforte

Montana is perfect for telecommuting because of the quality of life, because our housing prices in most communities are below the national average.

Often used with words like 'opportunity', 'position', or 'allow' to discuss job arrangements.

Common Collocations

Became more common during health crises for safety reasons.

Pandemic Shift

Requires reliable technology like computers and the internet.

Tech-Dependent

May allow choosing work hours, not just the location.

Flexible Schedules

Often requires permission from a supervisor or company policy.

Formal Approval

Effective telecommuting depends on your ability to communicate online.

Communication Skills

 telecommuting can be helpful. It probably does reduce exposure because people are not coming into the office and coughing on each other, or touching common objects and sharing things via their hands. But can you sustain your company that way?

Telecommuting