{"id":34876,"date":"2020-12-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/the-impending-future-of-telecommuting\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T00:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T08:08:10","slug":"what-is-telecommuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/what-is-telecommuting\/","title":{"rendered":"What is telecommuting? A detailed guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Also known as \u201cremote work,\u201d it\u2019s a flexible way of working, which many prefer. In fact, <\/span>Gallup recently found that 60%<\/span><\/a> of Americans would like to work remotely as much as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to modern technology, we no longer have to be physically present in an office space. It\u2019s no longer always necessary. So, let\u2019s take a look at telecommuting, its advantages and disadvantages, and go through a few tips on how to be productive while <\/span>working remotely<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>What is telecommuting?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Telecommuting is essentially an arrangement between employee and employer that gives the employee the opportunity to work from home\u2014or anywhere\u2014full or part-time. Many people prefer telecommuting, or teleworking, as a break from the traditional work environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not quite the same as being self-employed and working from a beach at a remote location on your laptop. As a telecommuter, you still need to stay connected to the office, and you still have company targets to meet. This often means remote workers stick to the company\u2019s surrounding local area, like a coffee shop, or rent a desk within a shared co-working space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understandably, some employers are hesitant about giving staff flexible work options while others are more open\u2014it depends if yours understands that life has moved on from the typical full-time 9-to-5.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ten years ago, telecommuting may have been harder to fathom. But technology has come a long way in a short space of time. You can start a <\/span>video conference<\/span><\/a> with a click of a button, and we can talk to people across the globe as long as we\u2019ve got data or Wi-Fi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And to go a step further, <\/span>some video conferencing platforms<\/span><\/a> are no longer just video conferencing tools anymore. They\u2019re becoming more and more versatile, and all-in-one platforms like RingCentral have embraced this new way of working by providing everything you need to telecommute seamlessly and efficiently. Messaging, <\/span>conference call services<\/span><\/a>, phone, everything you\u2019d need to stay in touch with teammates and prospects\u2014you can get it all in one app:<\/span><\/p>\n

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