ResultsIn this section, the research results are presented. For each task performed, the most important information obtained is presented. Task 1. Gain a basic understanding of teleworking in the workplaceTeleworking, also most commonly referred to as teleworking, is also referred to as working from home, mobile working, remote working, or flexible work arrangements. According to Womans-work.com, telecommuting is “working from home or other off-site locations electronically linked (via computer, fax, etc.) to a central office or primary workplace (2009) . In a telecommuting arrangement, employees typically follow a company telecommuting policy that allows them to work from their own comfort (see Table 2 for more details on the growth of telecommuting). Table 2. Growth in teleworking from 2005 to 2014 (Source: Lister, 2016). • The employed population as a whole increased by 1.9% between 2013 and 2014, while the population of teleworking employees increased by 5.6%. As this data shows, the growth in teleworking has been substantial in recent years. It is becoming more and more attractive for both employees and employers. We'll explore why in more detail in upcoming sections. Task 2. Research the cost-benefits of teleworkingThere are cost benefits to both the employee and the employer when an employee teleworks. We will first look at the cost-benefit to employees. Reducing or eliminating daily travel to and from work reduces the amount of gas or public transportation costs for employees. According to Lea Green of PGi, a leading provider of collaboration software and services, “two billion gallons of gasoline would be saved each year due to a remote American workforce” (2013). Individually, depending on how far each employee travels, the savings on gas costs could be significant. Figure 1 shows fuel costs for one year for employees driving 30, 50, and 70 miles per day, round trip (at the current IRS mileage rate of $0.54/mile) by automobile for one year ( IRS, Companies with Telework Program Report 63% Fewer Unscheduled Absences (2013) According to Green, the Telework Research Network, reported that nearly 6 in 10 employers identify cost savings as a notable benefit of telework (2013). ).Given the many benefits of teleworking, it makes sense that most employers support teleworking. However, research suggests that some companies have disadvantages that would prevent them from supporting teleworking. The main advantages are: • Improves. employee satisfaction – employees tend to have more independence and find a better work-life balance through teleworking. The majority of people (80%) consider teleworking to be a professional benefit. Many would prefer teleworking to a salary increase (37%) and 36% would accept a 10% salary increase. being able to work from home (Lister, 2016). • Reduces unscheduled absences – this benefit saves employers money. According to Lister, 78% of employees who take sick leave aren't really sick, but are doing so because of family issues, stress or other personal issues. Unplanned absences cost employers an average of $1,800/employee/year; this represents 300 billion dollars/year for American companies