Monday, May 28, 2012
 Working from home has long been seen as a perk for employees who want to better balance their work and personal lives. It also makes good business sense: IBM (), for example, saves $100 million a year by allowing 42% of its employees to work from home, on the road, or at a client location. BusinessWeek.com's CEO Guide to Technology looks at how companies including Microsoft (), Sun Microsystems (), and Ernst & Young are equipping the new virtual workforce with the tools they need to be productive from nearly anywhere. Our slide show features all the gadgets one road warrior uses to stay connected and productive. We also explore the challenges virtual workers face, such as feelings of isolation. Then read about how companies like support.com are lending virtual workers a hand when technology fails and there's no help desk to call. Finally, Karen Sobel Lojeski, CEO of Virtual Distance International, talks about the challenges of managing a virtual workforce and where many companies go wrong. Go to www.businessweek.com/technology/ceo_guide for all this and more.
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