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Survey: Feds faster to adopt telework than private sector
Federal agencies are beating the private sector in adopting telework through legislation, continuity of operations planning and employee enthusiasm.
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GSA releases telework guidelines
GSA’s Office of Governmentwide Policy offered advice for agencies to use information technology and communications efficiently and effectively, and comply with teleworking laws.
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Survey: Reliability more important than transportability to feds
Despite the government’s attempts to encourage teleworking, a recent survey of 388 federal IT managers revealed a greater need for network reliability than for transportability.
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Flood floats telework to top priority at IRS
IRS officials agreed with an IG report that recommended telecommuting and using laptop computers for business needs and in contingency planning.
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USPTO hopes budget will help more examiners telework
Bush's budget proposal would give the agency's budget a $150 million boost, some of which USPTO would use to double the number of teleworking patent examiners.
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OPM to continue strategic HR programs under 2008 budget
The agency will continue work on recruiting new employees, supporting agency pay-for-performance systems and managing the security clearance process.
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Agency support for telework perceived to be lacking
Survey shows that most federal managers do not believe their agencies support telework and admit they fear losing control of employees.
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GSA applauds telework ruling
GAO's affirmation that an agency can reimburse teleworkers for Internet access upholds GSA policy.
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GAO: Patent Office can reimburse teleworkers for high-speed Internet
But the watchdog agency recommends that PTO periodically review reimbursements to ensure there are adequate safeguards against private misuse.
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GSA IG: Telework policies must be implemented agencywide
GSA's IG finds that agency's telework policies are not consistently implemented, and in some ways conflict with telework guidelines published in the Federal Register.
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Managers don't encourage telework, study finds
A study shows that more than 75 percent of federal employees don't get management support for telework.
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Va. governor reaffirms telework support
Thirty-two Virginia companies pledge to promote employees' ability to work from remote sites.
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Web 2.0 for feds
A few federal agencies have ventured into the virtual realm of wikis, avatars and video sharing known as Web 2.0.
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GAO: Web is no cure-all for DOD pandemic communications
DOD officials need a multipronged approach to sharing information during an influenza pandemic, GAO writes.
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Hire me already!
New recruits say government work is a good gig — and as rewarding as ever — but getting a foot in the door can be a drag.
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OPM reinforces flexibilities in emergencies
A memo from OPM Director Linda Springer reminds agencies about benefits and leave available to employees during inclement weather and natural disasters.
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Inside OPM’s new telework guidelines
Detailed guidance focuses on pandemic emergencies, information security.
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Union criticizes OPM's telework guidelines
NTEU says new pandemic telework rules lack employee negotiation, equipment supply rights
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OPM updates telework guidelines
It provides detailed information covering everything from establishing an agency policy to stressing that safety requirements apply to teleworkers.
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