Telework in the Federal GovernmentUnderstanding how your talent works |
What is Telework?
Telework is an alternative work arrangement for employees. It allows employees to conduct some or all of their work at an alternative worksite away from the employer's traditional office. Telework has also been referred to as telecommuting, flexiwork, and flexiplace. Understanding how your talent works is critical to understanding agency workplace flexibility needs:
Key Drivers in Telework
| A changing workforce |
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| Legislation |
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| Real estate expenses |
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| COOP and environmental sustainability |
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1 Deloitte, "Why Change Now? – Preparing for the Workforce of Tomorrow,” (Deloitte Development LLC, 2009).
2 Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001, Public Law 106-346, 106th Cong. (October 23, 2000).
3 Executive Order no. 13327, "Federal Real Property Asset Management," (February 4, 2004).
4 Representative Gerry E. Connolly of Virginia's 11th congressional district, speaking for the Telework Improvements Act of 2010, on May 5, 2010, to the House of Representatives, 111th Cong.
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