Finance/Accounting Organizational Structure Results from BEDC

A comprehensive survey of 10 member companies including data on the organizational structure of their Finance & Accounting Departments. Download the spreadsheet.

Working from home

Thanks to those who participated in my recent survey about working from home. I heard back from 7 companies. Here is what I found:

1 company does not allow its employees to work from home.
1 company is researching this issue to implement a program this year.
5 companies allow some employees to work from home.

• None has a formal policy.
• Usually 1 – 2 days per week.
• 1 company starts with a trial period (1 – 2 months)
• Ability to work from home is determined by the person’s job, the performance level of the individual and/or by the supervisor/dept. head
• 4 companies provide the VPN line, none mentioned office furniture
• Worker’s comp – most felt their current policy covered workers whether at home or at the office
• Measurement – no formal process; supervisor determines if the work is getting done in timely manner – they seem to be more productive due to fewer interruptions