How to Navigate Teleworking… From the Experts!

Telework!VA is your one-stop free resource for businesses, agencies and employees looking to learn more about telework or how to implement a successful telework program.

Virginia companies seeking guidance on how to design a telework program will find all of the tools they need at www.teleworkva.org/ . Included within this site are step-by-step instructions on how to implement E-Learning Tools, as well as success stories from companies with proven, successful strategies for planning and managing a telework program. Other insights include training and managing methods, helpful resources and tips on how to sell your program to upper management and staff.

Learning Objectives:
The intended audience for this session includes Employers, Managers, and Teleworkers. The presentation will cover the following agenda items:

• Introduction and history of the Telework!VA program
• Telework!VA services provided (at no cost)
• Benefits of Telework
• Manager Tactics
• Best Practices and Tips for Teleworkers
• Maneuvering through this big shift to telework

At the conclusion of the session, the audience will achieve the following learning objectives:

EMPLOYERS

• Understand the benefits of telework and how it impacts the business
• Learn how telework can help to better maneuver through this pandemic
• Begin a game plan to incorporate sustained telework into their operations model

MANAGERS

• Learn common traits of successful remote/telework managers
• Understand misconceptions as it relates to telework
• Learn how to manage and evaluate by results and not observation

TELEWORKERS

• Learn telework best practices for handling distractions, stress, etc.,
• Understand how telework is advantageous for the teleworker
• Learn practical telework tips on ergonomics, setting up your workspace, and technology