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Business Education Series: How to Navigate Teleworking... From the Experts!
Telework!VA is your one-stop free resource for businesses, agencies and employees looking to learn more about telework or how to implement a successful telework program.
Virginia companies seeking guidance on how to design a telework program will find all of the tools they need at www.teleworkva.org/ . Included within this site are step-by-step instructions on how to implement E-Learning Tools, as well as success stories from companies with proven, successful strategies for planning and managing a telework program. Other insights include training and managing methods, helpful resources and tips on how to sell your program to upper management and staff.
Learning Objectives:
The intended audience for this session includes Employers, Managers, and Teleworkers. The presentation will cover the following agenda items:
- Introduction and history of the Telework!VA program
- Telework!VA services provided (at no cost)
- Benefits of Telework
- Manager Tactics
- Best Practices and Tips for Teleworkers
- Maneuvering through this big shift to telework
EMPLOYERS
- Understand the benefits of telework and how it impacts the business
- Learn how telework can help to better maneuver through this pandemic
- Begin a game plan to incorporate sustained telework into their operations model
- Learn common traits of successful remote/telework managers
- Understand misconceptions as it relates to telework
- Learn how to manage and evaluate by results and not observation
- Learn telework best practices for handling distractions, stress, etc.,
- Understand how telework is advantageous for the teleworker
- Learn practical telework tips on ergonomics, setting up your workspace, and technology
Robin Mack is the CEO of Mack Global LLC and has been the telework consultant for the Telework!VA program under the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for 5 years. In her earlier years, she spearheaded the Virginia Department of Taxation’s telework initiative earning the 2008 Governor’s Technology Award for the Best Telework Initiative in the State for Public Sector. She currently serves as Secretary on the board for the ACT Telework Council.
Gabe Ortiz
Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: Series Silver Sponsors Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and MillerMusmar, CPAs.
The INCspire Education Foundation is proud to present the Business Education Series (BES). Chamber member professionals, INCspire and Chamber staff offer ongoing workshops in their areas of expertise to our members as well as the general business community. These workshops are designed to support business growth and cover a variety of topics!
Are you a current Chamber member interested in leading a BES workshop? Contact Carrie Pulliam at 703.707.9045 or email her at CarrieP@restonchamber.org.
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Location
This is a Zoom meeting format. After registration, you will receive an email from Carrie Pulliam with the Zoom link instructions.
Fees/Admission
Members - Complimentary
Non-Members - $15
Contact Information
(703)707-9045
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