While most jobs require a commute, there's no doubt many white-collar employees want to work from home. According to a study from the Families and Work Institute, 87 percent of people surveyed said that flexible schedules that would let them better manage work and personal life would be "extremely" or "very" important.

But before you try convincing your boss of the benefits, consider (and always follow) these five important points on telecommuting.

— Compiled by TeamViewer Inc.