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Ending telecommuting bad for employees

The National Association for Business Resources says it is against Yahoo and Best Buys decision to end telecommuting and encourages other employers to think about the consequences before pulling the same move.

By Amanda McGrory-Dixon | Updated on March 22, 2013

The National Association for Business Resources says it is against Yahoo and Best Buy’s decision to end telecommuting and encourages other employers to think about the consequences before pulling the same move. 

“It’s unfortunate that the decisions by Yahoo and Best Buy to move away from having virtual employees comes at a time when technology, accessibility of good talent and the realities of family life are converging to create a climate that increasingly supports the value of virtual work,” says Jennifer Kluge, CEO of NABR. “Technology has made it possible for companies of any size to hire the best workers, no matter where they are located or the particulars of their home situation, promoting both employee productivity and work-life balance.”

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