Special Reports
The Telework Imperative
Interest in telework continues to run high among federal employees. More than a third of federal workers have been given the option to work away from the office at least part of the time, and 45 percent of workers say their managers view telework favorably, according to a recent study. But many issues remain to be worked out, and new ones continue to crop up in the evolving world of telecommuting. This regularly updated special report will keep you up to speed on the latest news and trends.
LATEST NEWS
- Metro crash hits close to home for NOAA
(06/23/09)
Commutes to Silver Spring, Md., campus are disrupted by train collision, but no major injuries are reported among workforce. - Workforce subcommittee chair pushes pay reform, personnel flexibilities
(06/19/09)
Rep. Stephen Lynch seeks administration input, quick movement on management priorities. - Virginia lawmaker suggests bottom-up approach to pay reform
(06/11/09)
Employees are more likely to buy into a new pay system if they have a say in its development, Connolly says. - Federal telework, hiring bills advance
(05/20/09)
Senate panel approves legislation expanding telework for employees and making it easier for agencies to rehire federal retirees. - Maryland congressman's background shapes his approach to public service
(05/19/09)
Democratic Rep. John Sarbanes weighs in on the administration's attitude toward management reform, and congressional efforts to improve government. - Lawmaker threatens to force DHS to let employees wear masks
(05/14/09)
Front-line workers want policy giving them the right to don protective gear to guard against spread of diseases. - Officials recognize telework demands more than lip service to thrive
(05/12/09)
Governmentwide policy requires specific performance measures and competence with technology to succeed, observers say. - Freshman lawmaker champions telework, pay parity for feds
(05/05/09)
Virginia Democrat Gerry Connolly has hit the ground running on federal management issues. - OPM announces new governmentwide telework policy
(04/29/09)
Agency director signals a focus on work-life balance programs for federal employees. - New OPM chief vows to address pay, hiring and other workplace challenges
(04/22/09)
John Berry tells lawmakers he sees 'warning lights' and will proceed with caution on pay for performance. - Bill would encourage more telework
(03/25/09)
Washington area representatives promote the popular work arrangement. - Personnel agency clarifies Inauguration Day policies
(01/05/09)
Federal workers in the capital region will be given Jan. 20 off to enjoy the festivities, in keeping with tradition. - Patent office cites progress in breaking application logjam
(11/17/08)
Agency's year-end numbers indicate it exceeded some of its targets. - Homeland security and traffic concerns drive telework expansion
(10/16/08)
Agencies must make the work arrangement part of their culture for it to succeed, advocates say. - Feds are more mobile, but dissatisfied with agencies' wireless support
(10/15/08)
Survey says latest technology could boost employees' productivity outside the office. - OPM meets most 2008 strategic goals
(10/09/08)
Agency still struggles with the rollout of its electronic retirement system. - Hiring is high on new OPM director's agenda
(09/16/08)
Hager draws on private and public sector experience, calls for greater accountability. - Hoyer seeks more information on flexible work schedules
(09/12/08)
House majority leader is not backing down on his plan for a compressed workweek. - Agencies in Twin Cities have a peaceful week
(09/03/08)
Altered bus schedules, lack of parking during GOP convention are the biggest inconveniences so far for federal employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul. - OPM criticizes proposal for a compressed work week
(09/03/08)
Personnel chief says the new schedule could hinder taxpayer services, security, and recruitment and retention.
