What are the pros and cons of widescale telecommuting?

I think the term ‘telecommuting’ is clever.

Same for ‘No Collar Worker’.

I’m irked to see ‘telecommuting’ being replaced with the less clever ‘teleworking’ just because some might not be bright enough to grasp the former.

Merits: reduced traffic, less pollution, saved energy, working at any convenient time
Demerits: fewer opportunities to socialize, isolation

Sign me up!

Selfish pros; No need to shave legs, can wear pjs and flamingo slippers all day long…

I have found an interesting post on this productivity blog:

http://blog.dutyful.com/four-excuses-for-not-implementing-telecommuting/

The author essentially reduces telecommuting sustainability to 4 main stereotypes:

- If I can’t see you I can’t tell if you are working.

- I won’t be able to call a meeting if most of the group is telecommuting.

- There’s no budget for equipment and services.

- Workers who shouldn’t be allowed to telecommute will want to.