Virtual Insanity: Why Telecommuting is Tough for Small Companies

Years of experience with far-flung organizations have taught me more about the limits of telecommuting than about its advantages. I firmly believe that you should expect employees to show up for work, whenever possible, no matter what kind of company. The reasons for this have nothing to do with checking that people are actually working. It's about efficient communications, building company culture and camaraderie, and sharing the daily bits of work and personal experiences that create a shared sense of purpose.

Weber, Jonathan. Big Money, The (2009). Careers>Telecommuting>Business Communication>Collaboration