OPM ISSUES 2003 TELEWORK SURVEY

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capital."</div> <div> It is imperative, she said, that telework be viewed and utilized by federal</div> <div> agencies s a flexible 21st century alternative to the typical office</div> <div> setting. </div> <br class="2aemw2t7dg3inqf6r"> <div> In addition to collecting trend data, the survey focuses on employees whose</div> <div> jobs permit them to routinely and regularly work outside of their offices</div> <div> one or more days a week. It is structured to capture statistical data on</div> <div> these employees as well as data on other employees who may occasionally work</div> <div> outside the office.</div> <br class="2aemw2t7dg3inqf6r"> <div> Among the benefits of telework that James cited are energy and environmental</div> <div> conservation from reduced vehicle emissions, better use of space, and higher</div> <div> employee morale from reducing their "stressful commuting time." She also</div> <div> noted the important role telework plays in emergency situations, saying,</div> <div> "Telework is a vital tool during emergency situations that require</div> <div> flexibility-such as severe weather conditions or during tragedies like</div> <div> September 11, 2001," she said.</div> <br class="2aemw2t7dg3inqf6r"> <div> The survey was distributed to 80 agencies and departments who are directed</div> <div> to submit their surveys to OPM by Nov. 1. The results are expected to be</div> <div> released in early 2004.</div> <br class="2aemw2t7dg3inqf6r"> </td> </tr></table></body>