President’s Corner

December 1, 2011

I thought it would be a good idea to tell both our new and returning visitors a little more about us. As always will be the case, please email me directly at chuck@TelCoa.org with any thoughts and comments you have.

The Telework Coalition (TelCoa), America’s leading nonprofit telework education and advocacy organization, based in Washington DC, was established in 2002 by a group of professionals with experience in addressing the benefits, adoption, and implementation of telework and telecommuting programs. This was in response to a growing need for a single, reliable source of reference material about technology’s impact on our economy, environment, energy usage, and our society in general. TelCoa focuses on how this technology is changing our lifestyles, organizational structures and workplace management, along with the policies, processes and procedures that support them.

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Guest Columnist

December 7, 2011

Nicole Belson Goluboff, Esq.
Author,
The Law of Telecommuting,
The Law of Telecommuting
Supplement,
Telecommuting for Lawyers

Using Telework to Create Jobs and Reduce the Deficit

As the country strives to gain its footing amidst the jobs crisis and the deficit crisis, lawmakers must focus on the traction telework offers.

Telework enables businesses to start hiring. By slashing overhead, recruitment and other business costs, telecommuting makes it more affordable for companies to bring on new personnel.

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Hot Topics & Links

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On Monday, November 7, 2011, the two U.S. senators from Connecticut, Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bill, S. 1811, that would end the ability of any state to tax income earned by telecommuters who are not physically located in that state. The Telework Coalition has long supported such legislation.

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Strategic Alliances

 
Association of Contingency Planners
ACP is the premier, organization for business continuity professionals providing a powerful networking and learning environment for its members. Known for its progressive programs, workshops and symposiums, the organization has become a unifying force in defining and leading the continuously evolving fields of business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency response (the “profession”). The Organization is strategically aligned with business partners such as DRI International, and BC Management, as well as our corporate sponsors. With a strong presence in North America, the ACP has 43 chapters and over 2450 members. We welcome all individuals, regardless of experience or certification, with an interest in the Profession. 

Founded in 1983, we are an established community of industry experts, educators, practitioners, leaders, facilitators and advocates. Our members view us as connectors and as a vital networking source.

Click here to visit the ACP website.

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The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is the largest technology trade association in the state with more than 500 members and representing 250,000 people in Maryland and the region. TCM has two major divisions: MdTech, which services the advanced technology community, and MdBio for the region’s biotechnology community.

 

To learn more about The Tech Council of Maryland, click here.

 

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The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency worldwide through research, education and advocacy. We encourage business, government, environmental and consumer leaders to use energy efficiency as a means to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security. We work with a variety of people and groups to:
•    Prove that business can be efficient and make money at the same time
•    Educate consumers about the impact of energy choices – especially on their wallets
•    Ensure that lawmakers build smart and fiscally sound energy policy
•    Carry the message of efficiency to established and developing economies around the globe

Click here to visit the Alliance to Save Energy website.

 

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Teletrips, Inc. founded in 1999, is a group of affiliated businesses providing benefits and services to help reduce commuter traffic, and thereby improve air quality, reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of life within a community. The core goal is to promote sustainable urban development through the development of incentive based approaches to commuter trip reduction, particularly through the implementation of telework programs within the private and public sector.

Click here to visit the Teletrips site.

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Stargazer Foundation, a nonprofit 501 C3 public charity, offers leading Web-based access, support, and collaboration software and services, including: SmartWeb Portals, the most powerful single solution for communication, document sharing, remote applications, and cost-effective solution for conducting online meetings. With Stargazer’s real-time, on-demand collaboration solutions, companies can quickly communicate without investing in expensive equipment, installation or training. Stargazer also offers free ReadyLinks for individuals to prepare for and communicate during any type of emergency. Stargazer has won awards for their interoperability with government agencies in the Washington DC area, and will continue to leverage technology for the greater good.

www.Stargazer.org