Re:How likely are your employees likely to slack o (Score 1)

I like this part of the thread as I think there's 2 key points here. One is that when you first start telecommuting there are some temptations but once you get used to it you buckle down and it becomes your way of life. The other is that you really *do* have to maintain your "virtual presence" with your manager and peers. This is critical so they know what you're doing, include you in the right conversations, think of you when there's a new project, etc. This will make the difference between promotions and layoffs. There are many techniques to address this such as setting up short, recurring phone meetings with key team members and your boss, sending a weekly status update by email, keeping in touch via IM, going into the office at least once/week for some face time, etc. Nicole Bachelor - Master of Telecommuting Success Discover how to work from home effectively and successfully. Free report, tips and direct access to my Telecommuters Club at: http://avoidgoingtowork.com/