![]() Some managers argue that alternative workplaces hurt employee cohesion, while others say “just give ‘em a laptop and a cell phone, and they’ll be fine.” ![]() ![]() Others cling to the notion that a company office is still the most productive place to work-water cooler and all. Notable cost savings from alternative-workplace arrangements lead some business decision makers to think that these arrangements are the wave of the future. Like many other business management trends, this one requires careful application. Yet, the alternative workplace is not suitable for every company or every job. Less tangible results, such as increased employee satisfaction that translates to improved attitudes toward customer service, are just as important. Productivity gains are another compelling benefit: in a study of one well-managed office, conversation and other office norms distracted people from work an average 70 minutes in an eight-hour day. Army are saving a bundle in real-estate and infrastructure costs by having workers work from home-even with the added cost of providing these employees computers, software, tech support, etc. ![]() Could your organization benefit from the alternative workplace-where employees work off-site, primarily from home?ĪT&T, IBM, and even the U.S. ![]()
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