Work from Home - Telecommunting Policy

owenlady

I was wondering if anyone had employees who are in positions that they can work from home?  And, if so, if you have any policies you would be willing to share.  We are strongly considering allowing our Programmers to be able to work from their homes and wondered about other companies experience with this?

 

Thanks.

BKate

We have a few people who work from home, although we do ask that they be in the office one day a week for department meetings, etc. The company provides laptops and software. We have a written policy that requires employees to request a telecommuting arrangement in writing. It specifies the following:

• Only employees with above average job performance will be considered and performance levels must be maintained
• Each request will be reviewed and evaluated based on the needs of the company and the company has complete discretion in deciding whether to grant or deny a request
• Employees are expected to work a regularly scheduled workday (e.g., Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.)
• Employees must be available by phone and by computer during the workday
• Employees must be flexible and willing to come in to the office as required for training, meetings, etc.

These are a few of the items. Telecommuting is great when it works. However, if there is an employee not well-suited to the unstructured arrangement or who is not a great performer, it can be a nightmare (at least that's my experience). Managers have to be on the ball in working with telecommuters and addressing any issues.

 

Landshark

We have quite a few employees that Telecommute.  I would be more than glad to email you a copy of our agreement.

fiatsfo

Please send me a copy of your agreement. 

 

marija

     Hi,

 

We have 6 employees who work from home, and no policy on it. If you could send me a copy of what you use that would be great,

 Thanks,

 Maria

agilreath

If possible would you please send me a copy of your agreement?

 Thank you!

bevhunt

Since you are thinking of letting programmers work from home, you had better address security issues, especially if they will be working on sensitive data.

fisHRman

Hey, here's some good info on telecommuting security

 

http://its.ne.gov/cybersecurity/news/pdf/2007/July_2007_Newsletter_tips.pdf