The document discusses telework, defining it as the use of technology to replace work-related travel, and outlines various types of remote workers. It emphasizes the financial and community benefits of telecommuting, including significant savings for corporations, individuals, and the environment, along with improved employee satisfaction and retention. The research presented demonstrates the economic impact of telework initiatives, particularly in specific regions like San Diego, which could see a potential annual impact of $6.1 billion.

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2. What is TeleworkTelework – any form of substitution of information technologies for work-related travelTeleworker – anyone who works remotelyTelecommuter – an office worker who periodically (one or more days per week) works remotely“All telecommuters are teleworkers, but not vice versa”-- Jack Nilles

3. What Do We Know• 20+ Years WAH• Authors- Undress For Success: The Naked Truth About Making Money at Home (Wiley, 2009). Foreword by Jack Nilles.- Praised by WorldatWork, Telework Canada, Telcoa, and top worklife experts.

4. Telework Research250+ StudiesResearchers, Advocates, NaysayersEmployers, Employees, VC’sOur research has been cited in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fortune and many other publications.

5. Telework Savings Calculator• Used by legislators, community advocates, and Fortune 500 companies in U.S. and Canada to promote telework initiatives • Available for every City, County, Metro Area, Congressional District, State in U.S. • SavingsCommunity: Oil, greenhouse gases, traffic, highway maintenance

6. Company: Real Estate, Absenteeism, Turnover, Productivity

7. Individual: Gas, auto, food, parking, tolls, clothing, daycareTelework Savings CalculatorTeleworkResearchNetwork.com

8. Telework Savings Calculator - SourcesAmerican Community Survey / CensusU.S. General Services AdministrationBureau of Transportation StatisticsBureau of Labor StatisticsU.S. Department of EnergyFederal Highway AdministrationNational Highway Safety AdministrationEPAColliers InternationalGlobal Environment and Technology FoundationThe Reason FoundationCushman & WakefieldAmerican Management AssociationTalentKeepersWorldatWork.orgCommuteSolutions.org

9. Custom Savings CalculatorTotal # of employees# TeleworkersDays / week they will teleworkAdditionalemployees who could work at homeRoundtrip miles to workRoundtrip commute in minutesOther employee Savings$ per gallon of gas% teleworker offices that are eliminatedCost per kWh of electricityCost/per officeCost of losing an employeeCost of unscheduled absences% Reduction in absences% of employees who quit each year% improvement in retentionAssumed improvement in productivityAverage annual earnings of teleworkersOther company savings % Who could work at home% of people who want to telework% Daily travel reductionParking, Lunch, Work ClothesOther Individual Savings/YearDay CareCosts

10. San Diego CountyPotential San Diego Impact: $6.1 Billion a year. . . $15,796 per half time teleworker• Corporate: $ 4.1 Billion• Consumer: $ 1.6 Billion• Community: $345 MillionNationally: Over $650 Billion/Year

11. Corporate Bottom Line• Productivity $2.2 B Best Buy’s increased 35%Dow Chemical’s increased 32.5%IBM’s increased 50%• Real Estate Savings $1.1 BSun Microsystems saves $68 million/yearU.S. Patent & Trademark Office avoided $11 million in new real estate expenses through telecommuting and office hotelingMcKesson saves $1 million a year

12. Corporate Bottom LineAbsenteeism $435 M78% of people who call in sick aren’t

13. U.S. GSA estimates 63% reduction

14. 64% of managers say reduced absenteeism was a strong reason to allow flexible workTurnover $292 M 85% of employers say telework increases employee retention.

15. 68% Shering-Plough teleworkers say it’ a factor in their decision to stay

16. 72% of employees say they’d choose a flexwork job over traditional.Company Savings = $10,000 per person / yr

17. And Much MoreIncreased talent poolDisabled, Military, CaregiversImproved COOPCommunity citizenshipAlternative to off-shoringAvoid environmental sanctionsAvoid city access feesReduced overtimeReduced overstaffing24/7 global coverageFewer meetingsResults-based managementReduced discriminationIncreased employee empowermentImprove work-life balanceAvoid local labor burnoutEqualize personalitiesLocal licensing complianceLocal knowledge hiresTax / Cash Incentives

18. Employee Bottom LineTotal Employee Savings: $2,000 to $7,000/Yr+ 2-3 extra weeks of free time/year- 90% of home-based telecommuters say they are happier with the balance in their lives because of working from home.- Two-thirds said they’d take another job to ease the commute.

19. Community Bottom LineTotal Community Savings:$127 MillionAccident Costs: $109 MillionHighway Maintenance: $18 Million - 1.1 Billion VMT

20. Environmental Bottom LineImported Oil: $217 Million2.7 million barrelsGreenhouse Gases: 497,000 tons/yrEquivalent to 90,000 cars