Julia works in the HR department for a large firm. She works at her desk in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. She works from home on Mondays and Fridays so that she can help care for her elderly mother
From this example, we know Julia's company allows ________.A) flextime schedules
B) job sharing
C) permanent part-time schedules
D) telecommuting
E) compressed workweeks
D
Explanation: D) Telecommuting allows employees to work in the office part-time and to work from home part-time. Alternatively, employees may work from home full time with only occasional visits to the office. It reduces commuting costs and allows employees to take care of other responsibilities outside the office setting.
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