Many of our clients are dealing with the challenges of managing the virtual workforce with colleagues spread out in different locations and multiple time zones. Since our inception 14 years ago, Strategic Partners has been managing a virtual workforce. What follows are 10 strategies that we have adopted to help our virtual workforce enhance theirRead… Read more »
In case you missed it, last week marked what was known as “Telework Week”- a dedicated effort to increase awareness and popularity of the now federally mandated initiative and the benefits thereof. But how many federal employees are actually taking advantage of teleworking? With the organized event now behind us (Feb. 14-18), Ed O’Keefe inRead… Read more »
Recently, I was made aware of a great environmental health campaign that was developed for the good people in Salt Lake City, Utah. Although many images of the landscape are picturesque with rolling hills and stunning mountain peaks – that same geography in Salt Lake County, combined with cold winter temperatures and inactive weather patterns,Read… Read more »
Okay, I know I’m dating myself, but have you ever led a staff meeting and realized that it was clear that a good chunk of the people there had no clue what you were talking about when you alluded to Howdy Doody, Tonto or Slinkies? Or when new staff seems to be more absorbed inRead… Read more »
I normally don’t post too much on the latest happenings in the world of technology products. I’m honored to work for HP and be constantly surrounded by the latest and greatest products out there, but most of the time it’s more interesting to use those products to write about other issues facing the governmentRead… Read more »
As I start this entry, I’m wrapping up a day where the Feds here in D.C. experienced a 2 hour working delay and local schools were closed because of the bad weather. Last year we had nearly an entire week of office closures for the federal government, and I would expect this year to beRead… Read more »
Did today’s ice sheet over DC cause you to wish your agency supported teleworking? It’s now encouraged by law, but how do agencies actually get it implemented? The IBM Center has released a new report examining the experiences of four pioneering agencies and what they learned, so you don’t have to! There are enormous benefitsRead… Read more »
Today, President Obama signed H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, into law. The House of Representatives passed the bill last Thursday with a bipartisan vote of 254 to 152. The Senate passed the final version of the legislation by unanimous consent on September 29. What does this mean for your agency? The legislationRead… Read more »
Greetings GovLoop Users The NIH Library recently conducted a short study evaluating the issues involved with office sharing, teleworking, and the use of mobile technology in support of working remotely. We are interested in hearing from others about their experiences teleworking. We have created a short survey focusing on two issues related to teleworking. First,Read… Read more »
There’s been a lot of discussion on teleworking since the passing of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 earlier this month, but a survey from CDW-G and HP indicates that teleworking is already a big part of many of our lives. I recently posted this blog at FedScoop about the results of the survey. AsRead… Read more »