1 in 5 American Workers Predicted to Stay Home in 2005

According to recent estimates, forty-four million American workers telecommuted to their jobs in 2004. "Better software technology and the increased availability of broadband has made telecommuting more viable then ever," says Keith Haig, founder of Haig Consulting."

Haig believes that the recent telecommuting boom is the result of benefits to both companies and tele-workers. "I know it's a cliché," he says, "but telecommuting really is a win-win situation." "Current statistics show employers can save about $5,000 per year per tele-worker," notes Haig. "Telecommuters have more continuous work time and can maximize their personal 'peak' work hours.

Haig Consulting is a global consulting firm that helps small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 1998 by Keith Haig, the company currently serves over 500 clients worldwide. "Our network of over two-dozen consultants are some of the best experts in their field," says Haig. "Each is a seasoned veteran, highly educated and market-proven to bring success."

"We teach our clients how to setup and manage their telecommuting workforce," says Haig, " but that's really just the beginning." Haig Consulting's philosophy of "going the distance…and beyond" is tangibly demonstrated in the company's commitment to providing ongoing support and maintenance services. He says the company is particularly proud of its "Technology Needs Analysis" service that "helps our clients identify their company's current capabilities and the new technology that will be required to work off-site."

Haig Consulting team members are primed to provide critical guidance expertise in creating telecommuting goals and objectives, as well developing policy, procedures, and agreements for telecommuting staff. "We measure our achievements by our clients' results." says Haig. "We only prosper if our clients prosper, and we accept nothing less than their success."

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