You don't have to go to work, to be at work.
A telework program enables employees to work where and when they are most effective; to think outside the office. This may include working from home, a distributed work centre, a client site, or anywhere an employee can effectively complete their work. Successful telework programs promote flexible work one to two days a week.
Telework has a proven track record. Organizations that have embraced flexible work programs report marked return on investment through savings in real estate costs, increases in employee productivity, attraction and retention, and a significant reduction in their organization’s carbon footprint. A widely-adopted telework culture will position Calgarians to reduce pressure on public infrastructure including roads and the transit system.
WHY TELEWORK?
The nature of work has changed. Rapid advancements in information and telecommunication technologies have fueled a fundamental shift in how and when knowledge work is conducted.
- Growth in the number of available “3rd places” has greatly impacted where work gets done - a "3rd place" is defined as a non-dedicated work location beyond the primary office and home office.
- Knowledge workers have the ability to connect with the people, information and tools that they need from anywhere and at anytime.
Telework has a “triple bottom-line”, simultaneously benefitting businesses, employees and the environment.
