California Business Minute™

Hi, I am Tim Johnson and welcome to the California Business Minute.

For a growing number of American workers, the traditional office is becoming
more of a touchpad than a daily destination according to a new study, "Web
Commuting & the American Workforce," unveiled by Citrix Online, a division of
Citrix Systems, Inc.

23% of American workers (and 41% of small business owners) regularly work
from home or another offsite location, relying on Web technology (e.g. the Internet,
e-mail or programs that allow them to remotely access their office computers or
meet with colleagues online).

Of those who currently do not have the ability to do their jobs off site, 62% agreed
they would like to be able to do so.

The survey results indicated that "the ability to work remotely or away from the office
at least some of the time" is near the top of the list of the "extra" benefits employees
desire: 14% percent of those polled cited its relative value, ahead of stock options
(13%) and on-site child care (11%).

American workers aged 18-34 were most excited about working remotely: 70% agreed
it would be a welcome opportunity.

I am Tim Johnson and this has been the California Business Minute.