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A4. According to the last census data, the telecommuting workforce increased 80% from 2005 to 2012, even as the total workforce declined. http://globalworkpla...

A4 All workers need to connect with their peers whether in person or remotely -- the social tools exist to bond a remote workforce

A4. Habit is a slippery slope, 6a.m. alarm, office coffee. BUT when you work at home you choose your own adventure – world is open to you.

@IBMSociaA4 The freedom associated with work-and-life balance makes working remotely a wonderful choicelBiz

A4. Working From Home Is Awesome—If You Do It Right. Working from home is not for everyone.

A4 Definitely more productive. The difference is significant as I also feel more fulfilled.

A4 A “happy” employee is motivated to succeed -- an unhappy one :( is not

A4 The key word is “choice” -- @socialemployees are versatile and productivity will follow

A4: I am much more productive and happier when I work remotely. The company gets more out of me.

A4 - working remotely & only having to go into the office, tradeshows, events, seminars I would say is the perfect WORK LIFE balance. Working only in office or home is not a balance :)

new tech saves time & social tools enable collaboration, def more productive.

@bwentwor Nice answer -- agree!

@mnburgess and Mark I think key is for a manager to know how to make it 'happier' for the employee - how to inspire them to make the most of their opportunities.

@atharafzal Nice point on balance!

If technology adds steps or makes things less productive the technology might not be the problem... its more than likely a culture and people problem!

@rjwissin Yes, the tech makes the diff -- the enabler

@bwentwor you raise a valid point - at the end of the day - to each their own - let employees work where they see themselves most effective!

I can understand, however, if your team is co-located then remote might cut into collaboration of face-to-face

@mnburgess Thank you - much appreciated on your compliment :)

@iSocialFanz It's about creating a social culture

Nice post on this subject from @joelcomm : http://ibm.co/1zLDJZ...

Letting employees work remotely shows trust between the employee and the manager.

more productive.

When we're happy -- we're more productive

@iSocialFanz or the fact the person is on the wrong seat - and need to have another position/job responsibilities/role, etc.

Just heard a great quote earlier today from #SMTLive webinar: "Empowering the employee rather than the technology". Trust employees to make the decision!

Do Brands and Leaders care about their employees Quality of Life? If so they must trust and provide flexibility in the workplace !

A4 Im sure I was also productive when was working in the ofc, but working remotely makes me feel like I have the trust of my employer, and so I end up doing much more than what is expected.

@atharafzal Working from home almost all the time, I look forward to events where I get to see my co-workers in person! (But that's just b/c I like my co-workers.)

As a remote employee, social media has been key for me in my sales and now marketing role. I am better connected to coworkers in far away lands

As long as I have a @Starbucks drink on my desk at the remote location, I am good. ;-) I really need to buy stock...

@jacq6says Thanks Jacqueline I think that was from me on the #SMTlive webinar :)

A4: Both, to be brutally honest. But it has to do with too much incoming data simultaneously vs being able to focus

A4) I prefer a mix as some tasks (writing) require less interaction and others require collaboration,

@danielkdtwt haha - good one - I can say for sure when u work from home - you REALLY value your co-workers even more! :)

Definitely more productive, without the distractions commonly found in the workplace. However, it makes impromptu collaborating difficult.

@rjwissin you just need to know when to power-down or are we all 24/7?

@Korenlis MY comment applies to any work setting; remote or office. No difference.

The "incoming" a challenge indeed

@MattRMorrison yes & we have each other as evidence that we started our relationship & keep it going only because of social media :)

There are also employees who work better in an ofc environment where there's physical collaboration.

@JohnRidgeway @rjwissin 24/7 is bad! You need to know when to power down and take time for yourself.

@Korenlis > And has the presumed response timing reduce to unreasonable?

Agree @iSocialFanz Good point.

@Korenlis > The other challenge, is the multi channel aspect, text, IM, email, DM, Tweets, voicemail, etc. Tough to monitor all

@atharafzal When I travel to sales events/training it's like "This is your Life" where connecting in person is the final piece to the puzzle. I love starting social then moving to personal #NewWayToWork

@rjwissin > I've moved so many docs and spreadsheets from word/excel to shared google docs

@JeffFrick Bordering on absurd.

@MattRMorrison yes so do I - it's surprising how many ppl I end up tweeting at events & I get asked - "hey are you in the room, maybe we can grab coffee", then I know my tweeting has gone so far! :)

@JeffFrick Yes, all expected to be done near simultaneously.

@Korenlis > and that's a problem

@jacq6says ? we had a fantastic interview on this very topic. You hired them because of who they are, don't remove that when they start.
http://www.youtube.c...

@ckburgess > And depends if school's in session ... ;-)