Does telecommuting benefit both the employer and employee? A recent survey conducted by CompTIA says it does. According to the survey, businesses that allow their employees to telecommute at least part time are seeing benefits that range from increased productivity, lower costs, more options to find and retain talent and even increased employee health.

Instead of having wacky tie Friday, maybe more companies should consider employee “benefits” that really matter. If the above stated benefits don’t make telecommuting seem like a worthwhile company policy, then we don’t know what does. There is something to be said for keeping employees happy, and even more to be said for saving money and increasing productivity at the same time. And if this survey is any indication, telecommuting accomplishes all three.

More than two-thirds of those polled believe their company has experienced an increase in productivity due to policies allowing employees to telecommute. The majority of this increase can be attributed to less time on the highways or mass transit to and from work. A decrease in commuting time also translates into more savings, not to mention a greatly reduced carbon footprint on our environment. Saving money, time and the environment, all in a day’s work from home. Sounds like something every employer should at least consider.

But what makes telecommuting possible in the first place? Well, for an answer to that question, look no further than the president and CEO of CompTIA, Todd Thibodeaux, who rightfully points out: “With ‘anywhere’ connectivity, faster broadband options and high-quality video and online conferencing choices, the opportunity for virtual offices is greater today and more affordable for businesses of all sizes and types.”

We couldn’t agree more – it’s all in the network.

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