Telecommuters pose challenges for companies - Dayton Business Journal:

With the rise of smart phones and laptops, an increasing number of jobs can be done from anywhere. That means more employees are spending fewer hours in the office. In 2008, more than 17 million employees worked remotely at least one day a month, up 39 percent from 2006, according to a study commissioned by Arizona-based global human resources association WorldatWork.

The changing work structure can yield operational savings for companies as well as boost morale as employees enjoy the freedom from lack of supervision. But employees working away from the office also can pose problems for companies. So Dayton-area experts recommend companies avoid telecommuting pitfalls...