The average American commutes 12 minutes each way to work and in Fauquier County, VA the average is almost 40 minutes. All of that time on the road equals thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide released annually per car so why not work from home one day a week? Your easier commute will have a big impact on the environment, not to mention your stress level. By telecommuting you will also lower the energy consumed at your workplace for the heating and electricity of another corner office (or cubicle!).

So how do you convince your boss that you need to work in your PJ’s?

You can lay it out with 3 money-saving arguments. First off, without the distraction of chatty Kathy at the water-cooler, your increased productivity will probably speak for itself. Also, flexible work-hours will lead to higher retention of happier, more committed workers. And with the use of work-shifting schedules, large companies can cut the number of desks needed by approximately 10%, which again saves money and lowers your company’s environmental footprint, too!