TY - BOOK ID - 1456684 TI - Managing telework: strategies for managing the virtual workforce PY - 1998 SN - 0471293164 PB - New York Wiley DB - UniCat KW - Computer. Automation KW - Personnel management KW - Telecommuting centers KW - Centres de télétravail KW - Management KW - Gestion KW - Management. KW - -#SBIB:316.334.2A554 KW - #SBIB:309H1713 KW - #SBIB:309H1720 KW - #SBIB:023.AANKOOP KW - Tele-arbeid 338.42 KW - Management 658.012.4 KW - Electronic cottages KW - Telecottages KW - Telework hubs KW - Business parks KW - Partijen en strategieën in de onderneming: technologische verandering en zijn effecten op structuur en inhoud van de arbeidsposten KW - Mediatechnologie: nieuwe toepassingen (abonnee-televisie, electronic mail, desk top publishing, virtuele realiteit...) KW - Informatiekunde, informatie management KW - Centres de télétravail KW - #SBIB:316.334.2A554 UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:1456684 AB - In Managing Telework, Jack Nilles illustrates that telework is undeniably the corporate wave of the future on a global level. Telework, or telecommuting, a term coined originally by Nilles, means basically moving the work to the worker instead of the other way around. Although there are both risks and opportunities involved in managing a virtual workforce, the opportunities usually far outweigh the risks. As Nilles explains, the key to a successful virtual workforce is making the best use of those opportunities through proper planning and the development of an appropriate management style. Management philosophy, style, and technique constitute the foundation of this indispensable resource.Managing Telework provides crucial information on every part of the telecommuting process. Nilles first explores the issues of selecting the right type of telecommuter--candidates who are likely to be effective workers without the structured environment of the office--and how to find or make proper workplaces for an effective telecommuting program. He then goes on to discuss that central, often unspoken managerial fear of telecommuting: the threat of losing control. Nilles explains that leaders, not administrators, are the key players in successful telecommuting, and that leadership can be taught. There must also be a basis of trust between the worker and the manager, and constant, open communication.Many other pressing topics are discussed in detail, such as how to select the best technology for your specific organization, how to navigate the formal rules and regulations of telecommuting (including union rules and zoning laws), how to measure results, and how to set up a home office. Plus, there is absolutely critical advice provided on other legal, corporate, and cultural issues. This step-by-step guidebook to telework is the only management resource you'll need for the future of business.Learn how to get out of the office.A step-by-step guide to managing a successful, efficie ER -