Define and discuss the advantages of telecommuting.

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The availability of videoconferencing, collaborative computing, and other tools (such as the Internet, e-mail, and mobile phones) has made telecommuting a viable option for many individuals. With telecommuting, individuals work at a remote location (typically their home) and communicate with their places of business and clients via networking technologies. Telecommuting allows the employee to be flexible, such as to work nontraditional hours or remain with the company after relocation. It also enables a company to save on office and parking space, as well as office-related expenses, such as electricity. As an environmental plus, telecommuting helps cut down on the traffic and pollution caused by traditional work commuting. In addition, it gives a business the possibility to continue operations during situations that may affect an employee's ability to get to the office, such as during hurricanes, during a bridge or highway closure, or during a flu outbreak.