Looking for an easier commute? When you telework, your trip to work can be as simple as walking from your bed to your computer!

Teleworking involves doing your job remotely, usually from home or from a telework center close to your home (available in the Northern Virginia region only). By eliminating or cutting down commute times significantly, teleworking can reduce stress, save money and increase productivity. For more information on how you and your company can benefit from telework, go to teleworkva.org.

BENEFITS

• Reduce stress
• Lower commuting costs—driving less often lets you save money on gas, parking, car maintenance and auto insurance
• Improve productivity—without all of the typical distractions and interruptions of the office, you can get more accomplished
• Save money on wardrobe and dry cleaning costs
• Flexible schedule—depending on the arrangement you make with your employer, you could telework once a week or every day
• Enjoy an overall higher quality of life

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• Setting up a home office is usually simple and inexpensive—teleworkers typically only need basic equipment (computer, phone, Internet) to get their jobs done—and teleworking often helps companies save more money in reduced turnover and office space rental
• Most teleworkers find that they can be more productive when they are away from the distractions and interruptions of the office—and managers can see exactly how well their teleworkers are working by adopting a performance-based, results-oriented evaluation style
• For more help planning and setting up a teleworking program at your company, visit teleworkva.org