I am so sorry I missed this comment. Thanks for the read and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for some more blogs. I am trying to keep it as real for the business owner as possible and always love readers feedback. I am all is well with your business

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Naomi

Thank you for your comment… it’s nice to connect through my blog as well as on Twitter.

I completely agree… flexibility is key – but more than that – really having an in depth understanding ofd your staff and how they work best will allow for the flexibility to work in everyones favour.

As you are aware.. I am a big fan of The Coffice – I work from my favourite cafe every Wednesday – but if I was to look at myself even 6 years ago – I think I would have taken advantage of my employer allowing me to work from home… for me I have grown into a new professional that understands that it is a privilege and not a right to work from home. If we can get that message across to the public I think employers would be more readily willing to allow teleworking policies… but again – working with the individuals is a must.

Loving the interaction Sam… Thank you

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N

Thanks for your comment. My “problem” isn’t actually with the idea of WFH or even NBN – the challenge I see is the Gillard Government using teleworking as a facade to avoid talking about the massive cost for NBN. I believe in the NBN – just not how it have been executed.

As for working from home… you are absolutely right… it works for some industries – my point is that in a company such as mine where collaboration is vital to the successes of our customers – we need to be here.

Let me give you an example. We are currently working on a launch for a new mobile application for a customer. He wants a full multi-faceted marketing approach… this means that the graphic designers, marketing strategist, marketing coordinators, copywriters, multimedia specialist and marketing interns are all involved. If we were all working remotely – the amazing ideas that play to the strengths of these amazing individuals simply wouldn’t happen. So as my blog stated – I am not against teleworking, nor NBN – I am simply saying that there needs to be more thought around it – and not a 12% blanket metric.

It sounds like your employer has worked with you on an individual teleworking policy – which is fantastic… that’s what I believe in

Thank you again for your comment… it’s always nice to see a new follower

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N

Alternatively, I’ll offer this: teleworking, telecommuting, workshifting, no matter how you package and brand it or where you choose to do it, isn’t for everyone. The same can be said for working in a downtown, glassed-in cubicle farm.

One thing is certain — unless someone pulls the plug on the world, the global workforce is changing how business is done, and how many of them are doing it that way. One report forecasts the number to be 1.3 billion by 2015.

As an employer, as your blog post suggests, I feel it’s more important to embrace flexibility, and keep asking the right questions to ensure you’re helping your teams meet (and exceed) their goals as a whole and collectively as Nexus CG.

Sam Title, CEO
TheCoffice.biz