How to Telework
Telework is any kind of remote work that can be done outside of the confines of a structured office. The best place to begin a teleworking career is with your current employer. Teleworking has many benefits for employees as well as their employers. Some of the benefits for employees are saving gas, no commute time, improves home/work balance and cuts down on employee stress. Employer benefits include decreased overhead and retaining their already skilled employees, which saves money and time on training.
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Things You'll Need
- Spare room or private area
- Desk
- Comfortable chair
- Separate or second phone line
- Personal computer
- File cabinets
- Printer/copier/fax
Instructions
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Create a work environment at home. Become organized and establish precise work hours for home just as if you were in the office.
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Design a telework agreement for your telework coordinator. Discuss this agreement with your employer's telework coordinator or your boss.
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Decide how many days or hours you are working outside of the office from home. Plan which days you'll work in the office or attend meetings or training procedures.
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Know your policies and procedures at work and design a plan for following the same from your home office. Keep training up to date as well as keeping communication open and often with your employer.
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Plan your work carefully to meet or exceed productivity from home as if you were in the office.
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Make a schedule for work at home and stick to it as closely as if you were in the office.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not be discouraged if you design a telework plan and your employer doesn't agree. Some jobs may not be right for telework or offer it as a program.
