Common Cents
September 18th, 2007 Posted in General
Name something that:
· Reduces energy use;
· Cuts down on greenhouse gases;
· Eases traffic:
· Reduces America’s dependence on foreign oil;
· Increases worker productivity;
· Saves taxpayer dollars;
· Helps persuade talented individuals to build long careers in public service;
· And makes the country better prepared in times of emergency.
The answer is telework, or telecommuting, a phenomenon possible thanks to technology that enables nearly any employee with access to a computer, high speed telecommunications links and a phone to work from home or a telework center just as if he or she were sitting in the office.