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GSA announces the release of a new publication on the evolution of TeleworkGSA #9729 September 12, 2000
The document was written by Dr. Wendell Joice, Ph.D., of GSA's Office of Real Property, who was a co-founder of the Federal telework movement and has continued to be a leader in this effort. The history of Federal telework (also referred to in the past by such terms as telecommuting and flexiplace) reflects the evolution of one of the most significant and progressive changes in work conditions for Federal employees. The current Administration, as well as several members of Congress, have expressed strong interest in the impact of the modern workforce on family, environment, and general quality of life issues. In addition, there is significant potential for telework arrangements to help alleviate area air quality and traffic congestion problems, which are generally exacerbated in large metropolitan areas. Telework is best defined as a work arrangement in which an employee regularly works at an alternate worksite such as the employee's home, a telecommuting center (Telecenter), or other alternate worksite. A telecommuting alternate worksite is any facility, in which the employee works, which saves that employee a longer commute (in terms of distance and/or time) to a main worksite. Highlights of the report include discussions of the following issues: The first Federal telework programs and why the government initially adopted �Flexiplace';
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