Sanofi US FlexWorks

Flexibility: Telework - Pros & Cons

Telework has proven to be an effective way of working at Sanofi US and hundreds of other companies. Successful arrangements require a capable candidate, a likely position, an effective manager and receptive colleagues and clients. The proposal process helps assess these factors and your prospects for success.

In considering a telework arrangement – and a successful proposal – it is important to weigh the numerous pros and cons, or advantages and challenges of working offsite one to two days a week. These pros and cons are quite different for employees and managers and Sanofi US. Click on any item to see more detail.


EMPLOYEE PROS lists some positive gains teleworkers may find	EMPLOYEE CONS suggests common issues that need to be addressed	COMPANY PROS identifies potential value of offsite work to the company	COMPANY CONS points out the areas that concern management
• Productivity • Commutes • Solitude • Access • Balance • Savings • Emergencies	• Distractions • Techno-Breakdown • Overwork • Visibility • Inconvenience • Overeating	• Performance • Retention • Recruitment • Engagement • Productivity	• Floodgates • Burden • Monitoring • Formality • Equity