Many employers have embraced telework--allowing employees to work from home on a full-time, part-time, or even temporary basis. By using an array of available tech tools, teleworking staff can remain connected to management, coworkers, and clients, and continue to perform the duties that they would in a physical office environment. There are a variety of benefits associated with flexible schedules and remote work.
Employees who telework appreciate the opportunity to:
- Save time
- Reduce costs associated with commuting, dry cleaning, and eating out
- Decrease stress
- Increase productivity
- Have fewer interruptions
- Reduce pollution
- Improve work/life balance
- Be happier, often the result of feeling more in control of their time and lives
Companies that offer telework appreciate the opportunity to:
- Improve employee retention
- Increase access to talented individuals living further from worksite
- Reduce absenteeism and tardiness
- Decrease overhead expenses
- Improve employee morale
- Portray positive community image
- Increase productivity
- Implement procedures that benefit business continuity
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GO Alex can help develop or improve your job's telework program. Just contact us at goalex@alexandriava.gov to set up a meeting to discuss.
Additional Telework Resources
For more support, visit the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management's telework web page. You will find a wealth of resources for both managers and employees. Click here to go to the webpage