Who do I contact to participate in WORKshift?

WORKshift is open to organizations across Calgary and the Region. If your organization is interested in participating in a formal telework program, please contact us by email. Include your name and position, your organization’s name and how you heard about the initiative. We will return emails within two working days.
 
Who is qualified to participate in WORKshift?

Participants will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis and will come from a broad range of industries and will vary in size. All participating organizations must have a location in Calgary or the Region. 
 
What if my company won’t participate? Can I as an individual?

Individuals who elect to participate in WORKshift may obtain a user name and password through Robyn Bews.  These licenses will allow users to track their individuals commuting choices and record their Green House Gas reductions.

How much does participation cost?

Participation in the WORKshift program is absolutely free.

Can organizations outside of Calgary participate in WORKshift?

Currently, only companies in Calgary and the Calgary Regional Partnership are eligible to participate in WORKshift.

Are there tax breaks associated with telework programs?

In some cases, teleworking can have income tax implications.  Follow this link for further details: 

Income Tax Implications
 
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Read the following article from Tax Implications Of Working From Home, reprinted from Bob Fortier's Sun Media column on working at home:
 
Article by Bob Fortier - Sun Media
 
Does the Government of Canada currently have policy or policies associated with telework?

Although the Canadian Federal Government has not followed the US Federal Government’s lead in implementing a formal internal telework program that will allow Canadian Civil Servants to integrate telework into their various agencies, programs like WORKshift and ecoMobility demonstrate a commitment to growing the practice:
 
What’s in it for my Planet?
 
What is the best way to sell a telework program to my boss?

How to sell telework to your boss