According to technology firm Mavenlink’s 2012 infographic, The New Independent Workforce, the contingent workforce–comprised of self-employed individuals, independent service firms, solopreneurs and temporary workers—has grown by an estimated 4.3 million workers since 1995.
Telecommuting: when employees go too far
Employers must make their expectations clear when making arrangements for employees to work from home. With today’s tools and technology, it isn’t unusual for businesses to have one or more employees working remotely from home, and it’s commonplace for companies in the business of developing the technology that supports or enables remote communications.