You Should Know:
Telework: A National Call To Action
On Wednesday, September 28, 2005, Public and Private thought leaders
including Congressman Frank R. Wolf, Christine Todd Whitman,
Scott McNealy, and Gerry Connolly spoke on how Telework can reduce the
damaging affects of natural disasters, gridlock, and emissions caused by
fossil fuels, while benefiting your bottom line.
To read the press release, click here: 
For more info on the event click here:
To see and hear a replay of the event, click here:
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FROM JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 2, 2005, THE TELEWORK COALITION
WAS IN DALLAS, TEXAS AT THE CALL CENTER DEMO AND CONFERENCE.
WE PRESENTED AN INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE
PRE-CONFERENCE TELEWORK PROGRAM ON CONTINUITY OF
OPERATIONS AND DISTRIBUTED WORK BEST PRACTICES.
CLICK HERE FOR A PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAM OUTLINE
AND TO SEE THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS:
WE ALSO ASSEMBLED ONE OF THE FOUR TRACKS IN THE CALL
CENTER CONFERENCE THAT HAD SIX SESSIONS DEVOTED TO
EDUCATING ATTENDEES ON TELEWORK IN THE CALL CENTER, COVERING
CASE STUDIES, TECHNOLOGIES, BUSINESS CONTINUITY, AND MORE.
CLICK HERE FOR SESSION DETAILS, SPEAKERS, AND TO SEE THE
POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS:
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Very informative White Papers and Studies from AT&T
in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence Unit
The Remote Working Revolution: , Charts:
AT&T Telework Webguide:
Creating a Network-Centric Future: Summary of 2003 AT&T Employee Telework Research:
Virtually There: Advice from a Remote Manager:
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What is the Difference between Telework and Telecommuting?
Click here and you'll know:
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Click on the picture for information on the
"BEST WORKPLACES FOR COMMUTERS".
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By Melanie Turek
Principal Research Analyst, Nemertes Research LLC
Before offering telecommuting as a work option, establish clear guidelines for
employees so you don’t end up on the defensive or involved in a legal battle.
From SHRMOnline, The Society for Human Resource Management,
by Marilyn Fish and Trisha Kinney
by Pamela La Gioia
From TelCoa Advisory Board Member Michael Dziak
ZDNet, UK, November 17, 2003
Developed by workSMART from the UK'd Trades Union Congress
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NEW FROM OPM:
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Remote offices will change the way companies
do information systems.
About 25 percent of IBM's 320,000 workers worldwide
telecommute from home offices, saving $700 million
in real estate costs.
From the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Metropolitan Washington (DC) Council of Governments
Telework Demonstration Project - Case Studies
Good information for all to read:
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How to Start a Telework Program
Following are some suggestions and guidelines
to give you an idea of what is required to establish
a successful telework program. We at the
Telework Coalition can help assure your success.
Also, see the OPM Guide listed at the top of this page.
Ten tips for negotiating some work-at-home time
This series was first offered as part of Telework America 1999
by June Langhoff
by June Langhoff
by June Langhoff
By Rodney H. Glover, Partner Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP, Washington, DC
