Comments on: Must you still go to the office? A case for teleworking in the Caribbean https://ict-pulse.com/2011/04/must-you-still-go-to-the-office-a-case-for-teleworking-in-the-caribbean/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=must-you-still-go-to-the-office-a-case-for-teleworking-in-the-caribbean&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=must-you-still-go-to-the-office-a-case-for-teleworking-in-the-caribbean Discussing ICT, telecommunications and technology Issues from a Caribbean perspective Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:21:28 +0000 hourly 1 By: mmarius https://ict-pulse.com/2011/04/must-you-still-go-to-the-office-a-case-for-teleworking-in-the-caribbean/#comment-75 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:21:28 +0000 http://www.ict-pulse.com/?p=503#comment-75 In reply to Kamutula.

I do agree that reclusiveness can result, but then balance is the key. The employer/employee can opt for just one or two days a week, and there are still benefits to be had…

However, I think it is critical that people (employees) know their working styles. For example, do they thrive when they an interact with their colleagues – to bounce ideas, or do they really need to be away from home in order to focus on work? Perhaps this was your experience?

I think through these kind of considerations employee and organisation can get some insight on whether teleworking could work for them. It must be a good fit, or else it could be counterproductive…

]]> By: Kamutula https://ict-pulse.com/2011/04/must-you-still-go-to-the-office-a-case-for-teleworking-in-the-caribbean/#comment-73 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:06:21 +0000 http://www.ict-pulse.com/?p=503#comment-73 A good topic. Having just been in it, the only drawback I would consider in addition is that it is adding to our reclusiveness. Office or work environment more often than not form part of our lives. Interactions therein, occasional impromptu meetings, etc form part our social being.

Further, during the time one is tele-working, everybody else is in offices or away at work. Probably until such time when it is fully widespread, it’s potential benefits, as highlighted in the article, may not be fully appreciated.

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