• Review of program benefits
• Identification of positions or aspects of positions appropriate or not appropriate for a telework arrangement
• Review of time , pay and attendance issues
• Sample agreement to be completed by the employee and supervisor
• Checklist of technology and equipment needs
Train Employees and Managers
Since telework typically involves a cultural change within the organization , each employee and manager should receive training on the telework policy , procedures and techniques for managing remote workers . Discuss work schedules , communication methods , required technology , success strategies and proper organization to ensure all employees are fully aware of what is expected of them when working remotely .
Determining Who Should Telework
One of the major challenges for supervisors is determining who is a candidate for telework . This can be a difficult task , as managers may experience employees who want to telework , but are not the best candidate to do so . Managers also may be concerned that if one person is allowed to telework , all employees will want to telework .
Employee Suitability
A good starting point is to review all positions and employees within your organization and determine which have the most potential as teleworkers . The best way to determine who is best suited for a telework situation is to determine certain criteria to be eligible for telework , and then evaluate each employee ’ s working style against these criteria . Those employees who are highly focused , self-sufficient , flexible , have great organization skills and enjoy the solitude of working at home may be the most adaptable to teleworking .
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