IT:Goodbye, Dilbert

Choosing employees who have proven solid work ethics can prevent the dangers of teleworking. Security, for example, is another major issue for employers. There is always a risk of the "introduction of viruses, stolen material, as well as a loss of intellectual capital," says Dziak. Employees should all be trained strategically to prevent any of these events from occurring. For example, a how-to lesson on transferring documents can always come in handy.

In addition, "if you don't have rules and purchasing restrictions for technology in place," says Dziak, "suddenly, technology costs for teleworkers could get out of hand, not to mention make it very difficult for the company's support department to monitor or track the computers or network in use."

"Turning potential risks into positive benefits," says Dziak, is key to establishing and maintaining a cost productive telework program.

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