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Subject: Telework Exchange News for November, 2006
This message transmits highlights from the November issue of “The Teleworker,” a publication of Telework Exchange, an on-line community focused on promoting telework within the Federal government. “The Teleworker” is highlighted below and full articles are also available on-line at http://www.teleworkexchange.com.
If you are interested in hard copies of the newsletter for distribution within your agency, Telework Exchange bumper stickers, participating in various Telework Exchange initiatives and getting the word out, or have any questions, please contact Cindy Auten at 703-883-9000, extension 101, or via e-mail at cauten@....
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“The Teleworker”
A publication of Telework Exchange
http://www.teleworkexchange.com
November 2006 Issue includes:
*Population Boom Equates to Larger Public Workforce
*Telework Centers Help to Cure the Telework Aches
*From the Hill: An Interview with Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA)
*Telework News Update – Drive Thru
*Workplace Excellence: Telework Helps Improve Productivity
*Northern Virginia Offers Transportation Options to Public Sector Employees
*Arizona Telework Program Shares Its Success with Others
*USPTO Telework Advisor Testifies Before Congress
*The Magnificent Seven Telework Tips for Managers
*Telework and Management Survey
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Population Boom Equates to Larger Public Workforce
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As Virginia's suburban counties continue to accommodate throngs of new citizens, local governments are looking for innovative ways to attract and retain county employees.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Telework Centers Help to Cure the Telework Aches
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From walking the dog to cleaning up around the house, teleworkers often can find themselves distracted working at home or feel socially isolated from the office and coworkers. Telework centers enable people to avoid long commutes to their assigned workplaces and provide an alternative to working from home.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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From the Hill: An Interview with Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA)
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Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA), who represents Fredericksburg, Virginia, talks about why telework is important to her and the Federal government.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Telework Drive-Thru - Telework News Update
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The latest news on telework.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Workplace Excellence: Telework Helps Improve Productivity
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"Workplace excellence is no longer just the nice thing to do; it is a competitive advantage for employers," says Lindsay Conn, Executive Director of The Alliance for Workplace Excellence.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Northern Virginia Offers Transportation Options to Public Sector Employees
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Government workers in Northern Virginia take note: there is another reason to hope for an improved commute.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Arizona Telework Program Shares Its Success with Others
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It started as a single partnership to demonstrate the viability of telework as a way to reduce travel. Seventeen year later, the state of Arizona has partnered with public and private organizations around the world to help create telework programs in 26 states and 14 countries.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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USPTO Telework Advisor Testifies Before Congress
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On July 18, the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Telework Senior Advisor, Danette Campbell, testified before Congress on the USPTO's teleworking program.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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The Magnificent Seven Telework Tips for Managers
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How to ensure employees are comfortable with telework.
Full story (http://www.teleworkexchange.com)
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Telework and Management Survey
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Telework Exchange is conducting a survey on telework, prevailing management attitudes, and challenges/opportunities in the road forward. To take the survey, visit
http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB225U5JVANB9.
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