Implementation Plan

Step 1: Determine if you are ready for telework

• Do you embrace management by results?

• Does management and all staff understand and support telework concept?

• Are you committed to telework training for manager and employees?

• Do you have a written telework policy?

• Do you have a telework agreement for employees to sign?

• Does your training and agreement address the legal, safety, and union issues involved?

• Are you commited to regularly setting goals and measuring results?

• Are your files, software, and other resources available online?

• Do you have adequate data security in place?

• Do you have a plan for addressing technology problems your telecommuters might encounter?