10 Ways Hi-Tech Will Affect Your Career. Part 4

been shown to increase productivity for companies and the quality of life for workers if implemented properly. Some companies are even interested in acquiring the services of independent contractors that work from home.

Usage of telecommuters and independent contractors can lower costs for businesses like office space, internal infrastructure, overtime and other benefits. You should consider telecommuting because you save time and money on travel and eating. Furthermore, you can stay at home with your children and telecommuters are usually paid more than office employees. However, you must be disciplined and set clear parameters with your family for this to work. This is especially doable if you have cable or DSL high-speed broadband access and set up VPN (Virtual Private Network).

5. Multimedia. In case you have not noticed the web is evolving into a dynamic rich media environment with animation, Flash, Shockwave, video, Internet television, film clips, and third party 3D virtual reality games and Shopping.