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"From Bill to Building" –On December 9, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 1722, The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 – now Public Law 111-292. The bill requires Federal agencies to establish telework policies for eligible employees. Many agencies have already taken significant telework steps, and can offer advice. Telework Exchange executed an online survey as well as conducted a crowdsourcing session in November 2010 to identify key challenges to date and capture lessons learned. These findings will offer a roadmap for Federal agencies launching and/or enhancing telework programs in 2011.
"Unnecessary Barriers" – The study examines Federal manager's attitudes toward and performance against mandates to hire Americans with disabilities. Report finds Feds are not walking the talk regarding efforts to hire, retain, and effectively manage employees with disabilities.
"Mobilizing Against Pandemic" – Underwritten by Intel, the study evaluates public- and private-sector's business continuity and mobile IT infrastructure standings.
"What We Saved; What We Learned" – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia teleworkers saved approximately $113,000, avoided driving 140,000 miles and removed 75.89 tons of pollutants from the air through participation in Telework Day on August 3, 2009. The “What We Saved; What We Learned” report, compiled by the public-private partnership Telework Exchange, also reveals an increase in productivity by participants and reports satisfaction with their teleworking experience.
"H1N1 – Uncle Sam’s COOP Exam" - The study examines Federal employees views on agency Continuity of Operations (COOP) readiness associated with the H1N1 scare. Feds give their agencies mixed marks revealing there is room for improvement in continuity plans and telework is a key remedy.
"Out of the Office: Federal Mobile Workforce Trends" - The study examines Federal employees’ mobility trends – revealing a growing mobile workforce and how the government can realize significant time savings and productivity gain by equipping their employees with mobile solutions.
"Straight Talk on Telework Technology" - In this report, underwritten by Avaya Federal Solutions, Polycom, and Verizon, Telework Exchange provides an overview of proven technology products and services available for teleworkers.
"The Benefits of Telework" - In September 2008, the U.S. General Services Administration and Telework Exchange released a whitepaper describing the multiple benefits telework provides to the Federal Government, other public sector organizations, the private sector, the individual employee, and the community.
"The Perfect Storm: Driving Telework in State and Local Agencies" - In this report, underwritten by TANDBERG, Telework Exchange explains the benefits of telework programs for state and local agencies, outlines critical telework technology, and examines robust state and local government telework programs.
"Federal Mobility 2.0" - Underwritten by Sprint, the study examines Federal teleworkers, non-teleworkers, and Federal IT executives’ attitudes toward wireless Internet and the state of wireless Internet security. The study reveals that more than half of all Federal employees, including teleworkers, are using wireless Internet for work purposes and report significant productivity and continuity of operations (COOP) benefits
“How Much is Too Much” Study Highlights America's Gas Addiction - The study examines Americans' commuting habits and the steps employees are taking to alleviate the efforts of continually rising gas prices, revealing that while few are ready to go cold turkey, Americans are clearly focused on reducing their daily dosage of gasoline
“What’s in Your Portfolio? Federal Telework Investment Roadmap” – The study reveals that telework is becoming a significant IT purchasing factor in the Federal government. Federal IT executives reported they consider telework requirements when making IT infrastructure decisions and predict telework spending to increase in the next two years
"Telework Under the Microscope - A Report on the National Science Foundation’s Telework Program" - This study, based on a survey responses from 87 percent of National Science Foundation’s (NSF) employees, reveals that telework is a win-win-win for managers, employees, and the environment
Telework Exchange’s "Telework Eligibility Profile: Feds Fit the Bill" - This study, underwritten by TANDBERG, reveals that Feds are telework friendly, based on responses to the Telework Exchange Online Telework Eligibility Gizmo, a quiz-based calculator that helps employees determine telework eligibility
Generation Y in the Federal IT Workplace - This study from Telework Exchange and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) provides insight into Generation Y opinions related to work/life issues, communication practices, and the overall Federal government
"Remote Control – Federal CISOs Dish on Mobility, Telework, and Data Security" Research Study - This study, underwritten by HP, surveys Federal CISOs and dispels myths of telework and security incompatibility
Telework Exchange’s Federal Telework Coordinator Survey - "Telework Two-Step: Agencies Dancing Around the Issue" - April 2, 2007 - A study on Federal telework coordinators, polling their roles in agency telework programs
Telework Exchange/Federal Managers Association’s "Face-to-Face with Management Reality" Study - January 22, 2007 - A study on Federal management perceptions of telework and how to overcome management resistance
Research Shows Working From Home Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases by 107 Million Tons and Cut Foreign Oil Dependence by 80% - April 19, 2008
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Telework Exchange’s "Federal Contact: Bird Flu in America" Study - May 11, 2006 - A study on business continuity preparation and how telework can sustain Federal government operations during a pandemic
Telework Exchange "Gas Prices Fuel Telework" Study Results - May 9, 2006 - A study on the impact of rising gas prices on Federal commuters and how telework helps reduce commuting costs
2006 CDW-G Federal Telework Report: Telework: Shifting Into Gear - March 6, 2006
Telework Exchange "A Barrel Saved is a Barrel Earned" Study Results - January 31, 2006 - A study on America’s fuel conservation opportunity
Telework Exchange "COOP: A Wake Up Call" Study Results - December 5, 2005 - A study on business continuity challenges how telework can support associated planning
Telework Exchange "No Free Ride" Study Results - November 16, 2005 - A study on how telework can offer commuters significant savings, but barriers remain to teleworking
GAO Report - Agency Telework Methodologies: Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Small Business Administration, and the Securities and Exchange Commission - September 27, 2005 - This memo from the Government Accountability Office outlines the results of their review of telework methodologies at various Federal agencies
Telework - The Value of Mobile Technology - Intel released this study on new research on the value of mobility
Telework Exchange "Fuel Smart Economy: It's No Gas" Study Results - Released September 21, 2005 - This study reveals the impact of rising gas prices on American commuters
Relevant Articles on Telework Research
Teleworkers On Top of Security, New Study Finds - August 2007
The Teleworker
Federal Agencies Lack Dedicated Telework Personnel - May 2007
The Teleworker
Federal Telework Adoption Continues to Grow -- Outpaces Private Sector - May 2007
The Teleworker
Majority of Federal Managers Believe Agencies Do Not Support Telework - May 2007
The Teleworker
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