High Speed for Business

Teleworking

High speed gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere. Teleworking or telecommuting, means working away from the office, usually at home. This is easier to do if you have high-speed access to the Internet. You or your employer can set up ways to take part in office meetings using things like web conferencing, conference calls, and web cameras.

There are many benefits to teleworking. You may prefer to meet your deadlines by working your own hours, at your own pace. You may save money on things like commuting, clothing, and child care. Your company may save money on office space. Teleworking also means you miss out on office gossip and sometimes, important information.

Here are some links that look at teleworking - pros, cons, and how-to's

Canadian Telework Association (non-profit) and InnoVisions Canada (flex-work consultants) - articles that look at the pros and cons and how to's of teleworking for workers and employers in Canada, the United States, and Europe

YouCanWorkFromAnywhere.com - private company that offers resources, some of them free. Website includes case studies, workshops, and useful tools

wiseGEEK - a discussion about using the Internet for business meetings