Staying Home to Work Part of Growing Trend to Save Gas
posted 3:36 pm Sat May 26, 2007 - Ashburn, VA
Chuck Wilsker is the president of the D.C. based Telework Coalition. He says that a survey in 2005 found that 45 million Americans telecommute.
Telecommuting once a week could save 20% in fuel consumption, and save money for those living on nonprofit salaries.
The recreation and park association is following a national trend. But some wonder if an employee is as productive working from home.
Many say they are as productive, or even more, because they have fewer distractions and enjoy working from home so want to prove that the system works.
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