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"Take the Information Highway instead of the beltway" and "Keep your job, lose the commute" are three of the
slogans for teleworking, or "working 'virtually' anywhere." BSU's center provides an alternative work site for
employees, especially government workers who live in the surrounding area and normally commute long
distances to work.
slogans for teleworking, or "working 'virtually' anywhere." BSU's center provides an alternative work site for
employees, especially government workers who live in the surrounding area and normally commute long
distances to work.
Telecommuting Center, reported by Channel 8 local news. |
Hoyer, Bowie State Officials
Sing Praises of Teleworking
Sing Praises of Teleworking
Several Marylanders are saving hundreds
of dollars each month, and thousands of
dollars each year, by simply choosing to
work closer to home. And it's easier than
you think. Bowie State University's
Telework Center is one of seven in the
state to offer such a work site. "Work is
something you do, not where you go,"
of dollars each month, and thousands of
dollars each year, by simply choosing to
work closer to home. And it's easier than
you think. Bowie State University's
Telework Center is one of seven in the
state to offer such a work site. "Work is
something you do, not where you go,"
official policy of the federal
government," he said.
"As we enter an era in which
energy conservation will be more
important than at any other time in
our nation's history, teleworking is
central to a smart energy
independence program."
In 1993, Hoyer co-sponsored the
Treasure Postal Appropriations
Act, which included $5 million in
funding for three telework centers
in the Washington metropolitan
area. The center at BSU opened in
1998. "Telework reduces traffic
congestion, promotes
conservation and reduces
America's dependence on foreign
oil, improves the environment,
increases productivity, enhances
the security of government, and
most importantly, strengthens
families by reducing commuting
times." Hoyer did say that there is
some resistance to teleworking -
especially from managers.
"There are many managers who
are concerned about not really
having supervisory (powers) over
their personnel anymore,"
government," he said.
"As we enter an era in which
energy conservation will be more
important than at any other time in
our nation's history, teleworking is
central to a smart energy
independence program."
In 1993, Hoyer co-sponsored the
Treasure Postal Appropriations
Act, which included $5 million in
funding for three telework centers
in the Washington metropolitan
area. The center at BSU opened in
1998. "Telework reduces traffic
congestion, promotes
conservation and reduces
America's dependence on foreign
oil, improves the environment,
increases productivity, enhances
the security of government, and
most importantly, strengthens
families by reducing commuting
times." Hoyer did say that there is
some resistance to teleworking -
especially from managers.
"There are many managers who
are concerned about not really
having supervisory (powers) over
their personnel anymore,"
It cuts down on gas costs,
decreases pollutions and allows
for more family time - something
that is getting lost in today's
hectic work world, according to
Joyce Twohig Larrick, director of
BSU's telecommuting center.
"We've got everything you need
right here," she said.
Workstations are furnished with
lockable modules, state-of-the-art
computers, high-speed Internet,
fax, copier and office equipment.
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Prince
George's, recently visited the
center to meet with federal and
private teleworkers from Maryland.
He led a roundtable discussion
with about 20 teleworkers who
shared with Hoyer the reasons
teleworking is one of the best
things to happen to them.
And for Hoyer, they were words
he needed to hear as he
continues to make his case that
teleworking should be the norm,
not the exception.
"One of my proudest
achievements in Congress has
been leading the charge to make
telecommuting the
decreases pollutions and allows
for more family time - something
that is getting lost in today's
hectic work world, according to
Joyce Twohig Larrick, director of
BSU's telecommuting center.
"We've got everything you need
right here," she said.
Workstations are furnished with
lockable modules, state-of-the-art
computers, high-speed Internet,
fax, copier and office equipment.
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Prince
George's, recently visited the
center to meet with federal and
private teleworkers from Maryland.
He led a roundtable discussion
with about 20 teleworkers who
shared with Hoyer the reasons
teleworking is one of the best
things to happen to them.
And for Hoyer, they were words
he needed to hear as he
continues to make his case that
teleworking should be the norm,
not the exception.
"One of my proudest
achievements in Congress has
been leading the charge to make
telecommuting the
said Hoyer. "The workers aren't
immediately available."
But, said Hoyer, when you see
the productivity and the results of
the employers, it comes down to
"it just doesn't matter where you
work."Workers like Beth Redman,
a Crofton resident who graduated
from Bowie State and works for
the U.S. Office of Education, said
simply, "I'm so at home here."
"For being close to home, not
having to fight traffic, reducing
stress levels, and most
importantly, helping me
healthwise, I couldn't ask for a
better situation," she said.
Redman faces some health
issues and said that to have her
home and her doctors close by is
a true blessing.
Said Hoyer, "It saves you
hundreds of thousands of hours
sitting in traffic, and you don't burn
your time, gas or your psyche."
immediately available."
But, said Hoyer, when you see
the productivity and the results of
the employers, it comes down to
"it just doesn't matter where you
work."Workers like Beth Redman,
a Crofton resident who graduated
from Bowie State and works for
the U.S. Office of Education, said
simply, "I'm so at home here."
"For being close to home, not
having to fight traffic, reducing
stress levels, and most
importantly, helping me
healthwise, I couldn't ask for a
better situation," she said.
Redman faces some health
issues and said that to have her
home and her doctors close by is
a true blessing.
Said Hoyer, "It saves you
hundreds of thousands of hours
sitting in traffic, and you don't burn
your time, gas or your psyche."
By DAVID EMANUEL
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