One of the National
Clean Cities Program goals is to eliminate harmful emissions through idle reduction and other fuel-saving technologies and practices, including telework. Telework is good for your wallet and for the environment!
With so many people teleworking these days, CACC would like to share a couple great online resources to give you guidance and tips to help make teleworking a productive experience for you and your colleagues.
Telework.gov provides telework basics, FAQs, tips for managers and for employees, and training resources.
Here are some good guidelines to help get started in the teleworking world.
Teleworkers should be aware of:
- Coping with interruptions and distractions — Often friends, neighbors and family members do not realize that a teleworker is working. Although an occasional, brief interruption may be welcome, teleworkers must learn to keep interruptions to a minimum.
- Working long hours — Teleworkers need to be careful they do not slip into "workaholism." Some personality types have the tendency to work longer hours than usual when they are teleworking because they can focus so well on their work. Teleworkers should give careful consideration to the balance or integration of their work and personal lives to avoid burnout.
- Exercising self-control — If teleworkers find themselves procrastinating, they should evaluate their work habits and make necessary changes to ensure productivity.
- Designating space — A designated work area is recommended for teleworking. A separate work space may mean fewer distractions or interruptions and a higher level of discipline and organization.
- Gaining support — A family's or supervisor's attitude may sometimes be detrimental to a telework arrangement. Teleworkers must work to gain the support and understanding of those around them.
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