How to Convince Your Employer to Let You Telecommute

If you are considering approaching your employer about the possibility of telecommuting be sure to have your facts straight prior to your meeting with them.

Gather Facts

You should be able to contact your human resources department or if you do not have one an employee manual to investigate whether your company has a telecommuting program. If a program exists, you just need to inquire on the limitations and start your proposal based on the policy already outlined. Inquire as to whether any of your co-workers have successfully made a telecommuting arrangement and how they were able to make the arrangements.

Consider Your Employers Side

Telecommuting may bring great benefits for you but it is important to consider your employers side of the arrangement. Not every employee is able to be disciplined enough to work from home with little supervision. Consider the work your position requires, some positions make better telecommuting positions than others. Consider whether or not you need access to special equipment or other individuals and determine if telecommuting is a viable option.

Prepare A Proposal

After determining if your position can be a telecommuting position you should put your request in writing. A well thought-out plan gives your employer the opportunity to carefully consider your argument. It also shows your commitment to this plan. Several things should be in your proposal, including employer benefits, your characteristics and work habits, any outside evidence and safety measures for their confidential information.

Alternate Arrangements

When meeting with your employer be prepared to consider an alternate arrangement. Maybe you have not sold your boss on the idea. Offer working remotely for a trial period so that he or she can see how it will work. Suggest to your employer that the arrangement have a clause to discontinue should the situation prove not to work.

Working Remotely

After you have convinced your employer of your telecommuting plan make them aware of which tasks you will take care of while you are working remotely and which will be handled in the office. Make sure while you are working from home that you are easily accessible. You should check in frequently and return calls promptly.

To alleviate your employer's fears regarding your productivity provide them with a weekly or daily report of your activities while working remotely.

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solutions - Six Sigma Online ( http://www.sixsigmaonline.org ) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, six sigma black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.

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