Be a Part of Telework Week February 14 18, 2011

Be a Part of Telework Week February 14 18, 2011Be a Part of Telework Week February 14 18, 2011Teleworkers, unite The Telework Exchange is organizing National Telework Week 2011, a nationwide effort to encourage agencies, organizations, and individuals to pledge to telework on February 14-18, 2011. Whats the point of a week dedicated to telecommuting? The Telework Exchange hopes that it gives employers and employees a chance to see for themselves the benefits of teleworking.Being part of telework week is a great way to learn about important telecommuting benefitsOperational efficiencies, sustainability, and real estate savingsWorkforce productivity and continuityAttracting new talent and retaining a knowledgeable workforceWork/life balanceCommuter cost savings, reduction of traffic, greenhouse gas emissionsAnd if you want some specific numbers related to telecommuting benefits, Undress for Success and the Telework Research Network say that Telework Week offers millions in savings an d they back that up with some thrilling and inspiring numbers.According to them, if the 41 million Americans with telework-compatible jobs worked from home for JUST ONE DAY during National Telework Week, U.S. savings would total $772 million including$494 million in commuter costs$185 million from 2.3 million barrels of oil saved$93 million from 775 fewer traffic accidents423,000 tons of greenhouse gas- the equivalent of taking 77,000 cars off the road for a yearSo lets hear it Are you planning to telecommute, for a day or a week, between February 14-18, 2011? At, were already a team of telecommuters and we encourage employees and employers to give telecommuting a chance. As mentioned above, 41 million American workers have telecommute-compatible jobs. Are you one of them?Check out Undress for Success and the Telework Research Network, who are partners with, for more excellent telework information and research. And check out the Telework Exchange, founders of National Telework Week for more info on the big event.And if you dont have a telecommute-compatible job, check out our latest telecommuting job listings- all are pre-screened and legitimate work at home jobs. You dont have to worry about sifting through ads or scams at, ever.