Benefits for you and your family

A virtual workplace is family responsive. 75% of PWGSC Ontario Region Staff and 40% of Managers used their ability to work remotely as a substitute for absenteeism during illness or personal-family need days. 50% of these remote employees reported using their virtual capabilities to avoid absenteeism in the month preceding the data collection.76% of virtual workplace staff report a much better balance scheduling the demands of work and family life. 71% say the option had a positive effect on scheduling care or other family needs.

Source: Tracking Temporary Telework at PWGSC – Ontario Region – Telecommuting Consultants International. Inc.

High costs for inner city housing and increased volume of traffic have resulted in a longer, more demanding commute in many Canadian cities. The amount of time necessary to cover the same distance is increasing every year. In a recent PWGSC study, each staff member was spending an average of 36 hours per month commuting, or a full 37-hour work week. Using 1.6 days of remote work per week, each commuter avoided spending 2 work days per month in traffic and, over a year, avoided 6 x 24 hour days in commute time. Remote workers report they can allocate avoided commute to work and family time. Additionally, reducing reliance on a Main Office enhances and expands staff options for affordable housing.

Source: Tracking Temporary Telework at PWGSC – Ontario Region – Telecommuting Consultants International. Inc.

In a recent track, 87% of Ontario teleworkers working remotely an average of 1.6 days per week reported that they saved an average of over $80.00 per month per capita in out-of-pocket expenses related to commuting and other cost associated with attending the office 5 days per week. This is the equivalent of a $1,400 increase in annual pre-tax salary.

Source: Tracking Temporary Telework at PWGSC – Ontario Region – Telecommuting Consultants International. Inc.