Having failed to gain passage in late May, Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes is predicting success this time for his bill to expand teleworking in the federal government. Sarbanes\' bill could be considered by the full House as early as Wednesday.
The differences between federal workers and the private sector can be seen in the way they look at telework.
Experts say nothing will matter unless agency managers buy-in to the idea that telework is an operational advantage.
OPM\'s new study is focused on workplace flexibility, but what are they hoping to learn?
The next challenge for supporters of teleworking in the government has nothing to do with laptops, laws or cybersecurity. Instead, experts say that challenge will be to convince the recalcitrant manager in the office down the hall, who doesn\'t like the idea.
While it might be nice to work from home, there are some issues that arise that so-called regular workers don\'t have to deal with, especially when it comes to privacy and security.
In case of emergency, do you know what your telework options are? OPM says NOW is the time to find out.
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Booz Allen Hamilton outlines the importance of telework, and what the federal government can do to increase the amount of feds to telecommute. We get details from Booz Allen Hamilton Senior Vice President Abe Zwany.
Veterans Affairs is looking for a virtual call center prototype.
Telework\'s beginning as an emergency response has a happy ending.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention take home a Tele-Vision Award.
Not surprising: Telecommuters balance work and family life better than office workers. Surprising: Even while sometimes squeezing in a couple extra days\' worth of work each week.
Congress remains serious about federal hiring reform, and about telework. Senator George Voinovich weighs in with the legislative outlook.
Vice Admiral Mark Ferguson explains how work-life balance is making the difference in retention for the Navy.
A lot goes in to setting up an effective home office.