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
- Winter storm in Washington highlights telework
(02/04/10)
White House efforts to increase telework among federal employees could get a boost from Mother Nature. - 2009: The Year in Quotes
(12/29/09)
A selection of some of the best quotations from our daily "Quote/Unquote" feature. - Personnel chief vows swifter decisions on snow days
(12/03/09)
John Berry says he will put employee safety first as winter weather approaches, emphasizes the value of telework when offices close. - Impending federal retirements could spur agencies to reassess needs
(11/19/09)
Supervisors require new skills in a changing workforce, report says. - Telework quiz results
(11/11/09)
- Quiz: Are you tailor-made for telework?
(11/11/09)
Take one of our quizzes to see if working remotely works for you. - Agencies promote telework as a powerful tool, not a panacea
(11/09/09)
Popularity of working remotely can overshadow the benefits of other alternative work schedules, observers say. - Resources on Flexible Work Schedules
(11/09/09)
- OPM chief: 'Cracks are showing' in the General Schedule
(11/02/09)
Options for reform include extending bonuses to rank-and-file employees. - Special Report: Balancing Act
(10/19/09)
Now more than ever, the federal government wants healthy and happy employees. And agencies are providing an array of benefits -- from cooking classes to child care -- to help federal workers juggle their busy lives. - Telework expansion could save money and diversify hiring pool, officials say
(09/24/09)
Personnel, technology chiefs say IT shortcomings shouldn't hold back agencies from promoting the practice. - Telework increasing steadily but slowly, OPM says
(09/17/09)
Participation rate has yet to reach 10 percent, according to a new report. - Telework experiments can breed acceptance, observers say
(09/08/09)
An overwhelming majority of employees and managers who participated in Virginia's telework day reported no problems with the practice. - Lawmakers gain prominence with federal employee issues
(08/07/09)
Massachusetts, Maryland and Virginia Democrats are taking on telework, pay reform and a host of other challenges. - Agency heads discuss possibilities for joint wellness programs
(07/15/09)
Green space, farmers markets and centralized child care are among the ideas on the table to brighten the atmosphere at four neighboring agencies. - State Department launches quadrennial review
(07/15/09)
Secretary Clinton announces a plan to examine department resources and promote interagency coordination. - Pay and benefits legislation awaits lawmakers
(07/07/09)
Congress could vote on several measures before August recess that would affect federal pay raise, retirement and leave. - 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.
