Show #7: Telework and the Government

This week we discuss telework and the US Government. We examined this from several angles to see where they are making strides and where they need to work harder. Thanks to Chuck Wilsker for joining us as our guests on the show.

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Show # 7: Telework and the Government

Telework or telecommuting has long been an issue of much discussion in the US government on the federal, state, and local levels. Some embrace it while others seem to resist it. Joined by Chuck Wilsker, President of the Telework Coalition, based in Washington DC, we discuss the current state of telework in the government as well as look at some policy, success stories, and challenges for wide scale acceptance and implementation.

Here’s what we covered:

• The two sides of telework in the government:
  • Government Agencies Teleworking – The status of telework in the Federal Government
  • Tax incentives for employers and employees
• In the News:
  • Teleworking is catching on
  • Government promotes telework for security and business continuity – not just environmental issues.
• Resources for further research:
  • ITAC listing of State and Local Programs
  • The Telework Clearinghouse
• Guest: Chuck Wilsker – President, CEO, and Co-founder of The Telework Coalition

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