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4 ingredients of a telework success
Cover these four essentials to outfit a workforce that can take work-at-home days -- planned or not -- in stride.
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Navy tests telework tool for reserves
A CAC-enabled mobile access device could provide secure remote connections from any computer to resources inside the Navy network for Reserve personnel not on active duty.
Digital Government
Satellites come to the rescue when ground systems fail
Responders in disaster areas are relying on mobile satellite connections more frequently for IP data connections than for voice.
Digital Government
For continuity, build telework into operations
The technology is available to enable secure, efficient access for remote working emergencies and day-to-day operations, but planning ahead is critical. Two agencies show that it can be done.
Digital Government
Big telework savings trumps butts in the seats
Telework remains a goal of most agencies. But a combination of technology, employee expectations and legislation can help make it a reality.
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White House pushes more telework paid leave
The White House issued a statement reiterating the president's strong support for more telework as a means to make the federal government more productive and also to attract some of today's most desirable workers to federal agencies.
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Air Force lab finds a simple way to support telework
The open-source Lightweight Portable Security tool provides trusted endpoints for remotely accessing DOD IT resources from untrusted environments, enabling secure Internet browsing and telework on sensitive systems.
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Telework—almost home
Speakers and participants at a watershed conference on telework this month in Washington seem to share the opinion that leaders finally see the advantages of allowing federal employees to work remotely.
People
Agency leaders, advocates see tipping point on telework
Federal officials and telework experts say government is ripe for making telework a normal part of its work routine, rather than a neglected relative of normal on-site productivity.
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Telework bill promises to be a big step forward, experts say
H.R. 1722 will require federal agencies to set up telework plans as part of their continuity of operations procedures.
Digital Government
Telework tool: A DOD innovation goes wide
As legislation requiring agencies to move more aggressively to allow telework comes closer to passage, managers worry about security. A tool the Air Force developed could ease their minds.
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Senate passes compromise telework bill
The Telework Improvements Act lays out the timeline for agencies to determine which of their employees are eligible to telework and to establish the policies to allow it.
Digital Government
Are remote workers more likely to visit adult sites?
Mobile workers are more likely than officebound counterparts to try to reach blocked web resources -- but not in all categories.
People
Telework pilot projects: From acclimation to adaptation and adoption
One of the most effective ways to overcome management resistance to telework is to start with a pilot project, experts say.
People
4 reasons why managers resist telework--and why they might be wrong
We asked federal managers to share their concerns about telework and then asked management experts to address those concerns. The bottom line? It all comes down to performance management.
People
Workforce morale can be sapped by unskillled managers
A recent study shows that employees are often dissatisfied with supervisors who have technical rather than managerial chops, writes columnist Steve Kelman.
People
4 reasons why federal managers resist telework
In response to a recent blog post, federal managers explain why they would rather not allow employees to work from home.
People
Making telework happen: It's up to managers now
Management resistance to telework is rational and born of experience, but it need not be a permanent obstacle, writes Patricia Niehaus, president of the Federal Managers Association.
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Telework proponents still face management resistance
Federal managers who oppose allowing their employees to telework have another opportunity to dig in their heels, retrench and batten down the hatches.
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