long term employee thinking about changing companies

Luke,
There is an old podcast where Mark say's "Tell No One" because their are no secrets. It could be the "How to resign podcasts."
From this podcast, Mark tells us that the the information is already in the rumor mill. The new company's HR knows and so does everyone that you phone interviewed with. How are those people connected to you via LinkedIN and other social media sites. How are they connected to others within your company?
For references, choose people you trust that do not work at your current employer. There is a cast on that too.
JHB "00"

1) Well, what has you looking in the first place? There must be something appealing about it to you. What is that?
2) References outside your company are idea, but with 10 years at one company, that's going to be difficult. To select the people you ask to be references: If you were going to do something highly illegal (like treason), who would you trust not to turn you in? If you have anyone who wouldn't turn you in then those are the people to ask. Anyone else will start the rumor mill in your company.
3) The best questions are about the role itself and what you would be doing in that role that would benefit the company. Nothing about benefits or compensation at all. Instead, ask about your team fits into the company goals and how the company will measure your successes.

 I'm a 27 year old young professional that has had several conversations with my managers around telecommuting.  Thankfully, I have a boss that manages on results, not presence.  As she puts it: "I don't care where my shirt was made, I care that its made right".   In my opinion: 
1. Anyone wishing to work remotely should have a demonstrated ability to work with little to no supervision
2. They should show a basic level of professionalism to communicate with their boss when this occurs
3. You (the boss) should be more concerned with their results than whether they're in the office or not (insert performance metrics cast here)
4. Multiple labor statistics prove that employee satisfaction and productivity are higher when employees work remotely (see Best Buy study)
 
My 2 Cents!
Jason Pratt

I get that telecommuting is a fantastic perk and I get that granting it creates loyalty with the one employee.
But what about the team and all of those hallway discussions and being available in general for meetings?  I may be old school on this ( I am Gen X for what that's worth), but I really don't think there is a substitute for face to face.
I agree, however, that if you are predominantly an independent contributor, then telecommuting makes more sense.