. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13 to 19 million U. S. workers now telecommute. Baby Boomers are prevalent among the workers who choose this option, according to the International Telework Association and Council. U. S. companies are still struggling with this form of work. Among the concerns are questions about supervising the employees and about maintaining the employees’ connections with the organizational culture.
See "Interest in Telecommuting Increasing", The New York Times, December 19, 2001