Work at Home Education Center

Working from home sometimes gets a bad rap, because there will always be those who will assume you aren't being productive when you're not in the office. If your boss or manager approves of you working from home, then don't worry about what some others may think, just focus on keeping your boss happy.

One sure way to show your boss and others you mean business is to respond to problems right away, be available throughout the work day, and communicate progress throughout a project.

If you aren't answering the phone or responding to emails, then you will most likely ruffle a few feathers in the office. People who rely on you or work with you in a team need to know that they can reach you. Effective communication is one of the most important facets of making telecommuting successful for all involved.

Another thing to consider is flexibility. The more flexible you can be for others, the better. For example, someone may need to schedule a late meeting that falls outside of your preferred working hours. If you're flexible enough to be there, you'll show others your commitment.