6 - Teleworking techniques & technology

Question 1

What is teleworking?

Answer 1

Working from home using ICT to access computer files through a remote connection to the OCER Travel computer network via VPN technology over the Internet

Question 2

What are the benefits of teleworking?

Answer 2

• Computer specialists can be contacted when off duty in cases of emergency
• Higher skilled specialists can be employed from afar
• Employees have lower travelling costs
• More flexible hours

Question 3

What are the cons of teleworking?

Answer 3

• Difficulty in organising meetings
• Security risks
• Employees lack support
• Harder to control employees