Getting Your Telework Program Started

Setting up a successful telework program within your organization doesn't happen overnight. It takes vision, planning, time, effort and coordination. Fortunately, since many organizations have made the effort to implement telecommuting programs within the past few years, valuable program guidelines and tools are available for your reference and use. Some of the best come to us from Telework Colorado and we share them with you here.

Most documents are downloadable in MS Word 97 Format and/or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) files to help you get your program off to a fast start.

• Will Telework Work for Your Organization?
  Questions to ask before you begin
• Suggested Action Plan & Time Line
• Telework Program Tools
  • Proposal to Management
  • Telework Policy
  • Telework Employee & Supervisor Surveys
  • Teleworker's Assignment
  • Teleworker Agreement
  • Tips for a Successful Program
  • Focus Group Research Guidelines
• Helpful Case Studies
  • Nonprofit Health Education Corp. (15 employees)
  • Call Center Business (50 employees)
  • Internet-based Travel Services Company (66 employees)
  • Regional Council of Governments (82 employees)
  • Mutual Fund Company (400 employees)
  • City Government (820 employees)