Telework & Alternative Work Schedule

Telework or alternative work schedule options provide numerous benefits to employees, employers and the community.

The benefits include:

  • Greater employee productivity and work quality
  • Increased ability to attract and keep valued employees
  • Improved employee morale and job satisfaction
  • Continuity of work during emergency or bad weather
  • Increased access to new labor markets (disabled, part-time, semi-retired)
  • Less sick leave and reduced absenteeism
  • Reduced office and parking space needs
  • Employees feel more sense of responsibility and trust
  • More lifestyle flexibility, less commuting time and expense for employees

Additional information:

North Carolina Telework Toolkit

Telework Toolkit (State of Washington)

Telework Webinar (Spare the Air Employer Program)