But it's never been done like that before.

The organization is the piano player, telecommuting is the way in which he plays the piano. It's different but it achieves the same objective; music.

There has never been a better time to venture out into the world of telecommuting. The technology is with us. It makes good business sense to eliminate the overhead of conventional office space. And put the burden of making work environments as plush and as safe as the employee can afford. Telecommuting is good for the organization, and for the employee.

The organization benefits by identifying non-productive individuals almost immediately, and
nurturing the creative spirits of valuable talent in dynamic ways. The most talented would be able to focus at optimal times and not be distracted by the less creative. Technology will enable/empower talented individuals to collaborate on an as need basis, at a lower expense, with higher dividends (Great ideas).

Can you imagine the savings the organization would reap just by eliminating all conventional office space? And then can you imagine, what the headlines would say about such a forward thinking organization?

These are desperate times for desperate organizations, and perhaps the best way forward would be to take a lesson from Henry Ford, and build better ideas from home.