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What is Telework?

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

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What is Telework?

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  1. 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

  2. Telework Statistics • 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!

  3. 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

  4. Benefits • Reduced Overhead Costs • Recruit and Retain Highly-Skilled Employees • Freedom from Geographical Limitations • Flexibility/Agility • Business Continuity • Increased Productivity • Reduced Absenteeism • Economic Development

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Financial Incentives up to $35,000 total *Lease costs

  8. 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)

  9. Resources www.teleworkva.org www.workingfromanywhere.org www.teleworkexchange.com www.telcoa.org www.m-atac.org www.teleworkconsortium.org www.telework.gov www.wmtc.org www.thefutureofwork.net

  10. Jennifer Thomas Alcott jennifer.alcott@drpt.virginia.gov 866-469-1010

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