Implementation
It should also gather feedback from the concerns faced by employees to ensure that the guidelines clearly address those concerns. Once all the factors have been considered and any issues or concerns addressed, an agreement between the employee and the organisation which clearly outlines the work schedule, equipment used, and any other relevant details of the telecommuting arrangement, should be drafted. This is to ensure a mutual understanding of the job roles and expectations. Samples of Telecommuting Agreements are provided here for reference: MOM’s Sample Telecommuting Agreement (PDF 31kb) http://www.teleworkaustralia.net.au/doclibrary/public/templates/TeleworkAgreement.doc |
In the final stages of implementing the Telecommuting arrangement, the management should meet with the HR team to draft guidelines for teleworkers and their immediate supervisors. When doing so, the management should consider the non‐negotiable elements such as maintaining productivity.