| The number of teleworkers grew from 41.3 million in 2003 to 44.4 million in 2004, representing a 7.5 percent growth rate, according to a report form the International Telework Association and Council (ITAC), a Maryland-based nonprofit organization.
Furthermore, employees who teleworked during business hours at least one day per month rose from 23.5 million in 2003 to 24.1 million in 2004, representing a 2.6 increase.
The biggest increase in the number of teleworkers occurred in medium sized businesses with 100-999 employees, ITAC finds.
“It is encouraging that so many millions of working Americans have the flexibility to better balance their work and family demands,” said Tim Kane, president of ITAC.
“At the same time, thousands of employers are finding telework is also good for them as a result of improved productivity and the cost savings from reduced overhead.”. |
