Tom is the HR manager of a publishing company.The firm needs to hire several new employees,and Tom's assistant suggests that the new employees be telecommuters.Tom likes the idea but is not sure about the best way to manage telecommuters.Which of the following is the best suggestion for Tom?
A) Telecommuters need flexible deadlines to meet their varied schedules and other commitments.
B) The contract for the telecommuters should include performance expectations with measurable results.
C) The company should make no requirements to telecommuters about how often they must come to the office.
D) Select telecommuters who are creative and introverted since they will not likely interact with the rest of the staff.

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The contract for the telecommuters should clearly outline the performance expectations with measurable results. This will ensure that the telecommuters are held accountable for their work and are contributing to the company. Flexible deadlines (A) may be helpful, but this should be discussed on a case-by-case basis with each telecommuter. It is important to have some requirements for how often telecommuters must come to the office (C) to ensure that they are still a part of the company culture, can interact with their colleagues, and attend important meetings. Selecting telecommuters based on their personality traits (D) is not a reliable strategy for success.

Tom Is the HR Manager of a Publishing Company