The information and technology wave of the 1990s has brought with it a new way of working. telecommuting. A May 1991 survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 21.8 million nonagricultural home workers, including 20 million who worked at home for their primary job. When considering this type of work arrangement, you need to decide if you and your work are right for telecommuting. Once you decide to telecommute, you need to know how to present your idea to your employer or customer and how to arrange your work environment and schedule for optimum performance.