Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development recently completed a nine-county, 391-business survey of medical coverage in the area. Among their results they found that the 'least common benefit -- although it costs the least -- is telecommuting. Only 3 percent of firms offer their full-time workers telecommuting. According to the survey, this may be due to employer discomfort with a new, alternative working arrangement.' - Survey highlights insurance statistics By Lee Smith (Fairmont Sentinel, Aug. 21, 2004) 

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