Teleworking: Why virtual is fast becoming a reality
07 June, 2012 | (01 hr)
With rapidly advancing technologies enabling instantaneous communication, it is no wonder that the nature of work has begun to transform into a more mobile and remote activity. More often than not, one’s work is performed in a variety of locations and settings rather a singular traditional workspace. The trend of teleworking is on the rise. New research from The Conference Board analyzes trends from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey and current research in the field, to delve into the concept of teleworking. While the trend is increasing, many human capital executives are still confused as to what to do about teleworking, or how to enhance their programs. Findings from the study will be presented as well as a case study of an organization embracing and implementing teleworking efforts. Challenges and considerations will be discussed for organizations thinking of implementing a telework initiative.
Audience: Human Capital executives focusing on employee engagement, HR programs, workforce planning, and manager development can benefit from learning about this trend.
Speakers
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Jonathan Spector
Jonathan Spector is president and chief executive officer of The Conference Board, Inc., the most widely cited private source of business intelligence. The Conference Board convenes thousands of executives annually in council, conference, and meet... Full Bio |
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Toni Riccardi
Toni L. Riccardi is the chief diversity officer for The Conference Board. She also serves as the subject matter expert for the external diversity content and programs of The Conference Board. Previously, Riccardi was a principal with the g... Full Bio |
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Cindy Auten
Cindy Auten serves as general manager for Telework Exchange, an online community and public-private partnership focused on promoting telework in the government. The organization provides a forum for government employees interested in telework, tho... Full Bio |
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Gad Levanon, Ph.D.
(Moderator)
Gad Levanon is director of macroeconomic research at The Conference Board, where he also leads the labor markets program. He also serves on The Demand Institute™ leadership team. Levanon created ... Full Bio |
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Amy Lui Abel, Ph.D.
(Moderator)
Amy Lui Abel is the director of human capital research at The Conference Board. She leads research efforts focusing on human capital analytics, labor markets, workforce readiness, strategic workforce planning, talent management, diversity and incl... Full Bio |