Case Studies

June 30, 2009 — A new study by Cisco that evaluated the social, economic and environmental impacts of telecommuting found a significant increase in work-life flexibility, productivity and overall satisfaction as a result of the ability to work remotely
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Our telework experience has enabled a very valued member of our team, who physically was unable to actually get to our offices downtown due to pregnancy complications, to stay on our team and be a valued and contributing member of our organization until she went on maternity leave. The benefits were seen on both sides. She was able to continue working and not have to go on short term disability or start her maternity leave early which was a financially positive arrangement for her and her family. For the company, we were able to continue working with this very talented individual who delivered the same high quality of work and customer service from home as she always had as well as allowed us time to find and train a suitable replacement.
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-Sarah Hawitt, Client Partner
Korn Ferry International
 
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The nature of work is constantly changing.  Rapid advancements in information and telecommunications technologies have fueled a fundamental shift in how, where and when knowledge work is conducted.  By revolutionizing the way we "go to the office", we can realize major operational savings for our organizations while improving our quality of life and our environment. 
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- Andrea Goertz, Vice-President - Enterprise Services and Strategic Initiatives
TELUS
 

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