The Independent reports this has led to some residents giving up the teleworking dream and earning a crust by hand-painting Christmas cards or teaching yoga. |
In theory teleworking or telecommuting reduces the need to travel to work every day. |
The possibility of teleworking and connections to global information networks make rural areas more attractive to innovative businesses. |
Ireland for example, has produced a Code of Practice and a model teleworking agreement. |
The young women are trained in basic information-technology skills such as data entry, desktop publishing, accounting, office software and teleworking. |
Alcatel-Lucent even encourages teleworking, uncommon in France because it means trusting workers not to goof off. |