The Ideal Teleworker

Is organized and can work with minimal supervision
Can work away from the office and doesn’t mind working alone
Achieves work goals without the need for constant feedback
Focuses on work without needing someone to keep them on track
Routinely performs tasks involving frequent phone or computer use
Demonstrates the ability to work productively at any time of day and has a flexible schedule
Can be available for meetings and other duties as needed

Issues to Anticipate: Being a teleworker means considering the following issues. These issues can determine whether an employee’s telework experience is successful or not.
The New Work Routine: You’re not in the office, but you’re still at work. Your schedule is more flexible, but to make teleworking successful, you’ll need to retain the habits needed in a more traditional routine.