THE NATURE OF WORK HAS CHANGED

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Technology Pioneer, Scott McNealy, Champions Telework Initiative.  Read more.

 

WORKshift hosts Telework Week in Calgary April 19 through 23, 2010. Learn more.

 

US Telework Bill passes Committee and is ready for House floor.  Read more.

 

Cut it Out: Save for Today, Build for Tomorrow features a chapter on enabling workforce sustainability via mobile and distributed work practices by industry expert Glenn Dirks from Teletrips. Read more.

 

Telecommuting popular work option: programs help solve labour shortage woes.  Read the full article.

 

The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) officially launched the "WORKshift" Regional Telework Program (powered by Teletrips) in Calgary, Alberta today.  Read the full article.

 

The Obama Administration pushes US federal agencies to increase telework adoption to ensure continuity of operations in the event of a pandemic. Read the full article.

 

Telework Improvement Act of 2009 Introduced in House of Representatives will Fuel Adoption of Telework by US Federal Employees and Drive Department Level Accountability. Read the full article.

 

Can Telework Cut Costs and Raise Productivity in Today's Economy? Read the full article from the Institute for Corporate Productivity.

 

Bay Area Mayors Issue a Regional Challenge To Go Green.  Read the full article.

 

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What If...

people could work anywhere in the world without leaving their neighborhood.

 

Check out this amazing video on the WORKshift Regional Telework Program from our partners at Calgary Economic Development.

 

            

 

 

Well over 100 million people worldwide could Work Anywhere 1-2 days per week. This would trigger combined savings of roughly $1 trillion annually for employees, their employers, and government agencies responsible for transportation, environment, and health. It would also cut 100-300 million tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

 

EMPLOYEES

would save:

  • $2,000 - $10,000 in after tax dollars / year
  • 100 - 200 Gallons of fuel / year
  • Up to 160 hours of commuting time / year
  • 1.5 to 5 metric tonnes of CO2 / year (equates to 7.5%-25% of an individual's annual carbon footprint
 

COMPANIES

would benefit too:

  • Up to $10,000 real estate and other cost savings / employee / year
  • 42% of Canadian employees could be lured away by having the option to telework
  • Up to 60% reduction in building footprint by moving to “free address” model for necessary workspaces
 

COMMUNITIES

would also benefit:

  • $1,500 - $7,500 in positive economic impact / teleworker year
  • $43 Billion saved at the fuel pump every year due to decreased consumption
  • 3000 kg CO2 per teleworker per year
  • 44% reduction of non-commute related business travel with increased utilization of telecommunications and videoconferencing technology
  • Stronger social fabric and significantly better economic performance

 

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