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Berry taking the option out of telework

OPM Director John Berry says he wants to increase the percentage of feds who telework.

Tags: technology , TANDBERG Telework Center , OMP , John Berry

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OPM culling telework data from snow storms

During the recent February blizzards, the federal government closed for a record four and a half days. But some agencies were able to keep working, even though many of their workers were stranded in their homes by 4-foot plus snow drifts. Now, officials are taking stock of how teleworking made it possible to keep the part of the government running in spite of the weather.

Tags: P&B , mngt , best practices , USPTO , GSA , Max Cacas , Casey Coleman , Dannete Campbell

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How to get started teleworking

Your agency Telework Coordinator is about to be your new bff.

Tags: technology , TANDBERG Telework Center , GSA

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Teleworkforce by the numbers

Census grabs a statistical snapshot of US teleworkers.

Tags: technology , TANDBERG Telework Center , Census

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Telework lesson learned from Snowmageddon

Teleworkers worked hard during the snow storms. Many worked hard just to be able to telework.

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Shutdown Rules: For Many No Work, No Pay!

If Uncle Sam told you to stay home during the recent blizzard you still get paid, unless you are part of the gigantic army of federal civilian contract employees for whom the rule is "no work, no pay." Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains.

Tags: P&B , contracting , snow policy , Mike Causey

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Telecommuting: The Darkside!

Teleworking is like that old song Home On The Range: When the subject is working from home, seldom is heard a discouraging word, right? Not always. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says some feds have found a darkside to telecommuting.

Tags: P&B , Mike Causey , snow policy

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Long Term Consequences and Government Policy

Understanding the long term consequences for government policy is not a regular part of the federal diet, but it should be.

Tags: Lurita Doan , GSA , OMB , OPM , Service Disabled veterans , economic stimulus , small business , federal contracting , VA

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A flurry of activity during snowstorms

Thanks to 14 federally approved and fully equipped "remote teleworking locations," Feds in Virginia and Maryland were able to work remotely.

Tags: Max Cacas , Dr. Pat Peacock , Collaboration Center

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OPM Director Berry doesn't regret decision to open

Berry tells Federal News Radio that he considered many factors before deciding to call for a delayed opening/unscheduled leave. He stressed that he was under no political pressure to do so, and expressed his desire to use the entire week as a reason to push for an increase in teleworking throughout the federal government.

Tags: Pay & Benefits , OPM , John Berry , snow , snow closings , COOP , telecommuting , Dorothy Ramienski

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