Telework and Telecommuting

Telework and Telecommuting Course Overview

For some people, working from home can seem like a dream opportunity. However, they may not realise that this kind of position comes with significant responsibility and challenges.

Since these employees are not working in a centralized office, they may have the advantage of having flexible schedules and shorter or no commute. Still, they can have disadvantages when receiving feedback and communicating with teammates.

Through this course, you should be able to stay motivated in your ‘office’ while still feeling connected to the rest of the team.

Communication issues alone make it challenging, and recognizing these challenges will help you become a great teleworker.

You will see a significant improvement in your performance and well-being through Telework and Telecommuting. Being a teleworker does have the advantages of flexible schedules, no commute, and saving the company money.

You will establish the additional skills needed to be successful in your work-from-home environment.

Telework and Telecommuting Course Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today.

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Know the skills required for working outside the office
• Learn keys to proper self-management
• Learn ways to manage time efficiently
• Know different methods of organization and planning
• Identify various forms of communication and their proper use
• Address and resolve challenges that teleworkers can face