How to write a telecommuting proposal?

Hi,

I just started working for a company who at fiurst thought would frown upon the iea of telecommuting. After a being there for two weeks I realized lots of people are telecommuting.

Before working for them I had been telecommuting 100% fr a company in Florida.

I want to do partial telecommuting. Meaning, come certain number of times per week or whenever there are meeting and conferences and then take work home.

I am apprehensive about putting the request forward ot my supervisors right now.

How would you recommend I put the telecommuting proposal forward in a way that will show it's not a win-win situation but rather that they will gain more out of it? I don't want my request to sound like I am asking it only for my own advantage.
One more question: would it be a good idea to approach an HR person and ask what is the corporate policy on telecommuting? That way I can use that info to back up my request? Or do you think supervisor would be upset that I went ot HR people first before coming to her for request?

Public Comments

1. Make sure you can convince your employer that it's worthwhile for him to continue paying you when he can't see your performance.