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What is Telework?(telecommuting, ecommuting, virtual work)
• The use of telecommunications technology to break the conventional office mold and allow work at a distance
• Using technology to enhance and replace traditional transportation
• Working from home, telework centers, satellite offices, or “Third Places”
• Full-time vs. a couple of days per week, regular vs. intermittent schedule
• "It doesn't make much difference what you call it--as long as you do it." --Gil Gordon
Telework Statistics
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1992 2005 2008
Millions of Teleworkers(at least 1 day/week)
•More than 65 % of teleworkers are employed by companies with fewer than 100 employees.
•By 2008, 100 million people will work from home at least one day per month.
•U.S. teleworkers work from an average of 3.4 different locations!
Driving Forces
• Technology• Sociological Trends• Traffic Congestion, Transportation
Issues, Road/Transit Construction• Political/Social/Legislative/Regulatory
Pressure• Economic Pressure• Political Unrest, Acts of Terrorism,
Natural Disasters
Benefits
• Reduced Overhead Costs• Recruit and Retain Highly-Skilled
Employees• Freedom from Geographical
Limitations• Flexibility/Agility• Business Continuity• Increased Productivity• Reduced Absenteeism• Economic Development
• A program of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Provides two benefits to employers:– Assistance with developing or
expanding a telework program– Financial incentives up to $35,000
Assistance with developing or expanding a telework program
•Technical expertise
•Development of telework policy
•Employee selection criteria
•Training (online and in person) for employees and managers
Financial Incentives
up to $35,000 total
Notebook computers/other equipment for teleworkers*
80% up to $3,500 per employee
Server/other equipment* 50% up to $10,000
Technical/Consultant Assistance
100% up to $25,000
Telework Center Use 50% up to $10,000 per business
*Lease costs
Eligibility Requirements
•Private sector company or non-profit organization
•At least 20 employees working at the participating site
•Eligible, participating employees should telework an average of 1 or 2 days per week (6 days per month)
Resourceswww.teleworkva.orgwww.workingfromanywhere.orgwww.teleworkexchange.comwww.telcoa.orgwww.m-atac.orgwww.teleworkconsortium.orgwww.telework.govwww.wmtc.orgwww.thefutureofwork.net
