Telework
Telework is the ability to work from home or a satellite office one or more days per week. In the Washington, DC area, employees may work from one of 15 telework centers. These full-service facilities provide a professional work environment equipped with multiple work stations, up-to-date equipment and office support. Millions of people are also working from home simply by picking up the phone or turning on their computers--saving themselves and their businesses millions of dollars.
Good for the Bottom Line
- Strengthened employee recruitment and retention
- Reduced absenteeism, sick leave, and late arrivals
- Increased employee productivity
- Increased employee satisfaction
- Reduced costs for office space and parking
- Expanded geographic access to skilled workers
- Enhanced public recognition as an innovative business and as a good corporate citizen
Good for Employees
- Reduced stress due to fewer long, congested commutes
- Improved productivity resulting from fewer interruptions and distractions
- Enhanced time management and opportunity for flexible work schedules
- Improved balance between work and family life, boosting employee satisfaction
Telework!VA
Telework!VA is a public/private partnership serving Virginia businesses. The Telework!VA program can help your business demonstrate that teleworking is beneficial to both the employer and the employee. Qualified employers can receive up to $50,000 in tax credits while helping their employees become more productive, reduce overhead expenses, prepare for business continuity and decrease their impact of pollution and traffic congestion.
Commuter Connections Telework Resources
Commuter Connections promotes telework at home and at center-based locations in the metropolitan region. Their website provides information and resources for both employers and employees who are interested in learning more about the benefits of teleworking.
Metropolitan Washington Telework Centers
Telework centers offer a variety of work settings (e.g., cubicles, shared work stations, and private offices), computer and telecommunications equipment and support. Other services such as photocopying, faxing, Internet access, and videoconferencing are also available. The Telework Centers offer a range of competitively priced work options. For more information about specific services and fees, please contact the centers directly.
For an up-to-date listing of regional telework centers and contact information visit the Washington Metropolitan Telework Centers site.
Services for Arlington Employers
For information and assistance in setting up a telework program for your employees, contact Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP). These experienced business transportation experts will help you provide your employees no-cost or low-cost commuter benefits. Call 703-247-9299 (TDD: 711) or email solutions@transpartners.com for more information.
ATP makes it easy and convenient for you to establish and administer a telework program. Ways in which ATP can help include:
- Providing information on telework programs and answering any questions
- Explaining implementation choices
- Helping you design the best telework program for your needs
- Sponsoring a workshop or seminar to explain telework to managers and staff
- Acting as a liaison to teleworking resources
- Providing case studies