Amid all the big news about the economy, a quiet revolution in the way people work has largely gone unnoticed and unremarked. Working remotely has become a viable option for many people, and the new workforce is a highly mobile and online one. With virtual offices replacing real offices, professional office solutions provide virtual office services like technology and support, and physical meeting spaces as and when needed.

Commute in your pajamas
The possibility of doing a full day’s work in your pajamas and bunny slippers has gone from wry humor to a reality for a significant portion of the workforce. Despite all misgivings, workers who telecommute are highly productive. Both workers and employers are discovering the benefits of telecommuting.

• Nearly half of the companies, or 46%, which allow telework said in a recent survey that it had reduced worker attrition.
• The American Management Association reports that telework programs reduce unscheduled absences by 63%.
• Six out of ten or 60% of employers find that telecommuting helps them to save on costs.
• Employees at Sun Microsystems who work at home use 60% of the time they would have spent in commuting to do work.
• Telecommuting, by giving workers flexibility and responsibility, makes them more productive. To help companies keep up with these trends, professional office solutions provide virtual offices and virtual services.

Virtual office solutions are flexible
Virtual office solutions, like telecommuting itself, gives companies the choice to set up as much or as little office as they needed. Since the first virtual office was set up in 1994, the technology has come a long way. Telecommuting is especially suitable for industries like financial and legal services, consulting, technology, real estate/brokers, healthcare, marketing and advertising, entertainment, retail, and construction.
Professional offices solutions can also provide temporary office space for occasional face to face meetings with staff. The use of space can be literally on-demand, for just a day or a few hours. Conference rooms and offices can be provided as needed, saving companies the costs of paying regular rents and maintenance. With all these advantages, the number of virtual offices is growing over time.

Telecommuting as a job perk
Employees see the option to telecommute as a job perk. Commuting is one of the most onerous parts of the workday and many people change jobs just to get a shorter commute. There are significant financial savings as well, in not having to pay for transportation costs.
With professional office solutions providing support, for employers, telecommuting improves worker productivity and reduces overhead costs. It may well be the new face of work.