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Tools - Printable Worksheets
(The below forms are in PDF format, if you do not already have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer you can download a free copy by clicking here.)

Equipment Inventory List - This is a form that allows telecommuter to keep track of, which equipment belongs to the employee, and which belongs to the employer. In addition to helping the company keep an inventory of equipment that is off site, it serves as a reminder of who is responsible for repair and replacement of items.

Daily/Hourly Work Logs - These forms help telecommuters keep track of their work on an hourly or by task basis. Managers may be uncomfortable with not being able to "see" the telecommuter perform their job at first. These tools are an interim solution to get over the initial phase of having an employee work from home. They are not meant to be a long-term tool.

Weekly Goals and Objectives - Two of the keys to successful telecommuting is organization and communication. This form allows telecommuters to plan their work load by setting goals, establishing deadlines and priorities, and determining what the deliverable is. It is highly recommended that this form (or a similar tool) be used by telecommuters and shared with their managers.

Remote Work Requirements - One pitfall that many companies encounter is not providing their remote workers with the tools necessary for doing their jobs. This form is a way for telecommuters to justify the need for equipment. By determining the tasks being done, it takes the subjectivity out of the decision and gives telecommuters and managers a framework for discussion.

Ergonomic Checklist - A handy list of things telecommuters should make note of to prevent injury.

Home Office Inspection Form - A list of items a telecommuter should use to ensure that their work space if safe from hazards.

Environmental Impact Chart - It is a known fact that driving alone in your car has a negative impact on the environment. This is one of the reasons why telecommuting is a great choice. This chart allows you to figure out just how much pollutant you and your car are putting into the air, as well as how much you are spending annually on your commute.

Resources - Free Services

Self Assessment Quiz - A test to rate potential telecommuters.

Free 800 Number Service - For those telecommuters who don't have voicemail or call forwarding at their home office, this free 800 number is a great way to be able to have others leave a message. uReach.com is the first free all-in-1 consumer communications service provider. uReach.com gives consumers a free personal toll-free 800 number and communications site that enables them to manage their personal life using the Web and telephone. All of a consumer's personal communication needs including voicemail, email, fax, calendar, address book, file sharing, and group information is stored in a central location for easy access from the Web and telephone.

Free Fax - For those telecommuters who do not have access to a fax machine at their home office, efax offers you a fax number that sends faxes directly to your email.

Useful Links

Telecommuting, Telework and Alternative Officing - sponsored by Gil Gordon Associates. Consolidating a wide variety of information from around the world, and from many different perspectives, on the subjects of telecommuting, teleworking, the virtual office, and related topics.
www.gilgordon.com

Let's Get it Together - Time Management and Organizing Solutions for Busy Lives. There were web sites for business planners and storage products, but little information on balancing work, home, and family. As a result, Let's Get it Together was created to help busy parents organize their time and manage their homes.
www.organizedtimes.com

International Telework Association & Council (ITAC) - A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic, social and environmental benefits of teleworking. Members share information about the design and implementation of teleworking programs, the development of the U.S. telework sector and research.
www.telecommute.org