Free Assistance for Developing Workplace Telecommuting

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PHOENIX (July 30, 2009) – This year marks the 20th anniversary of the telecommuting (or “telework”) movement in Arizona, but few organizations formally embrace this work option today. Only 11 percent of Americans, or 33.7 million, are allowed to telecommute, according to World at Work research. Why? What has gone wrong and why aren’t more employers discovering the business savings, employee satisfaction and environmental benefits behind telecommuting?

Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority will host a free, four-part webinar series for employers this September. Led by Eddie Caine, nationally renowned virtual workplace expert and Valley Metro’s Professional Services Manager, the seminars will teach five keys to implementing successful telecommuting programs that keep employees productive and connected to colleagues. Caine has developed and evaluated telecommuting programs for more than 300 public, private and non-profit organizations including Freddie Mac, AT&T, and others.  Business owners, human resources managers and other decision makers will learn how to reduce turnover, recruitment costs and facility costs, and significantly add to the bottom line each year.

Webinar Series
Register online at www.ValleyMetro.org/telework.

September 15, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Introduction to Telework: Will it work for you? Learn why telework is considered by many organizations as a tool to remain competitive in a difficult economy.
September 22, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Program Implementation Hear critical steps on how successful companies went about developing sustainable telework initiatives.
September 29, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Training and Expectations Review concepts that will help ensure all employees participating in your telework program will begin with a common understanding of what is expected of them and guidance on making the most of their remote work experience.
October 6, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Work Environments and Program Evaluation Review the design of creative work spaces and home offices. We will also talk about evaluating your program outcome measures.
Registration is recommended by Friday, September 11.

Click here for more information about how to develop an effective telecommuting program for employees.

Valley Metro/RPTA provides eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County, including a clean-fuel bus fleet, low-emissions light rail, online carpool matching and bus trip mapping, and bicycle and telework assistance. Funding is provided by local, state and federal revenues; and administered by a board of 15 governments working to improve and regionalize the public transit system. www.ValleyMetro.org  ###