Like any other exercise, telecommuting also needs training to ensure that the employee is aware of all requirements and obligations – legal, financial and technological. The employee should ideally be trained on the following aspects:
1.Understanding and completing the requisite paperwork.
2.Setting aside a dedicated workspace at the telecommuting location.
3.Ensuring adequate privacy and security for the workplace
4.Correctly installing the hardware, drivers and software required
5.Maintaining data and network security
6.Coordinating with other employees, attending necessary meetings etc
Training is an essential part of telecommuting, as a telecommuter aware of all her or his responsibilities is the ideal and productive telecommuter.
A template Power Point Presentation has been included with the help of which you can arrange training sessions for your employees looking to move to a telecommuting arrangements. Only after you are satisfied that they understand all that it takes, should you allow the migration.
