Dot-commers thought they had it made when they started coming into the office in shorts and flip-flops. But some UCSC employees go to work in their pajamas. They’re telecommuters. For some staff ...
A watchdog report examining telework use at four agencies found best practices still need implementation, but the presence, or absence, of telework as an option has affected their ability to attract ...
Telework programs in the federal government should benefit mission, operations and work-life balance at agencies, according to the Government Accountability Office. Yet some agencies are not fully ...
Many people have worked at home for years, enjoying a healthy family life and a thriving income. Other teleworkers find it challenging to concentrate on work responsibilities amidst domestic ...
Recent surveys reveal a significant disconnect between government agencies and their employees regarding telework preferences. A survey conducted by Eagle Hill Consulting found that, shockingly, 68 ...
As a former GS-15 division chief with the Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, I retired on Sept. 30, 2020—a few months after the COVID-19 pandemic compelled federal agencies to close their doors. The ...
In recent years, the debate over remote work has intensified, particularly within the federal government. After more than a year of pressure from Congress on the Biden administration to reduce ...
Balance is relative — what feels balanced varies from person to person, and the key lies in defining what it means to you. True balance comes from the quality and joy of the time spent rather than the ...