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Pitfalls of teleworking

Question
Many people are extolling the virtues of teleworking, but what are the pitfalls? 
Answer
Some of the pitfalls of having employees work remotely include:

- Social isolation can be difficult
- Distance from motivating elements of the corporate environment can be inhibiting
- Staff may not be able to build camaraderie and teamwork as readily
- Supervision may be more complicated
- Productivity can be a challenge 
Brain Trust contributor: Author of Safe @ Home and Teleworking and Telecommuting
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