The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown About Telecommuting – Meta-Analysis of Psychological Mediators and Individual Consequences
Ravi S. Gajendran and David A. Harrison, Pennsylvania State University
Journal of Applied Psychology
2007

• Telecommuting had small but mainly beneficial effects on perceived autonomy, job satisfaction performance, turnover intent, stree and lower work-family conflict.
• There is a downside of telecommuting in that it can harm coworker relationships.   Obstacles are overcome through informed human resources policies.

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Economic Effects Of Increased Broadband Use In California
Sacramento Regional Research Institute
November 2007

• While the use of broadband varies widely among the regions in the state, nearly every region has seen a notable increase in the use of broadband over the past few years. This increased broadband use has had a positive and significant effect on economic outcomes in California.
• Through 2010 broadband growth could generate a cumulative gain of 1.8 million jobs and $132 billion of payroll in California.

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