How To Convince Your Boss To Telecommute

Do you have a job that you think you could do just as easily athome? Perhaps Telecommuting is the way to go! Certain officejobs don't require people to be there physically and if youthink your job meets those requirements, then you shouldseriously consider talking to the boss about Telecommuting. Butwhat is the best way to approach him/her? In this article I'llgive you some good advice about what to say and what NOT to sayto your boss in order to convince them.Remember that your boss is worried about the business and notabout your personal life. So if you say things to him like, "Iwant to stay home and take care of my kids", that is not goingto reflect well upon him. He's worried about meeting deadlines,productivity, and actual work being completed. If he suddenlysees you as a "Mommy" who needs to make lunches for the kids, orresolve fighting amongst siblings, or kiss boo-boos to make thembetter, he sees those motherly things getting in the way of thebusiness productivity. So make sure when you approach your boss,don't approach him as a personal issue, make it all about thebusiness.Also when you talk to your boss about telecommuting, tell themwhat is in it for THEM. They want to know how it benefits themby not having you in the office and therefore not being able tobe monitored by them. Here are just a few points you can bringup:* Decreases turnover - Telecommuters are less likely to quittheir jobs since they know they have it so good at their currentsituation. * Improves Productivity - Telecommuters are not distracted bythe chatter of other employees around the "water cooler" andalso need not worry about sitting in traffic and leavingimmediately at 5PM. Telecommuters are statistically proven towork longer hours. * Cuts down on workman's compensation claims - Since you areworking from your own home, safety on the job is no longer afactor that they're liable for. * Promotes good health - There is less stress in telecommutingso therefore employers will be paying out less health insurancebenefits. * Cuts down on office supplies and facility costs - If you agreeto use your own small supplies (not big, expensive machinery)then it will help them cut costs. Also using your own computermay be an added benefit to the company. * Less sick days taken - Telecommuters are statistically provento work from home even if sick. These are only a few points tobring up to your boss when discussing the possibility ofTelecommuting. Of course you want to be there for your kids, butdon't tell them that!Having this open door conversation with your boss just may beyour ticket to staying home and being a work at home mother!Your family, your health, and your boss may even thank you forit!