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provides employees additional flexibility by allowing them to
work at a geographically convenient alternative worksite, such as home or a telecenter, on an average of at
least one day per week.
"OPM efforts to promote Telework tie directly into the President's . Telework can remove the "commuting" barrier for those whose disabilities prevent them
from driving or taking mass transit to a Federal office building. Telework also allows people who have partially
recovered from injuries and/or illness to resume work more quickly because they can perform their duties at
off-site locations. Additionally, telework arrangements support employees who have temporary or continuing
health problems or who might otherwise have to retire on disability".
Kay Coles James
Director, Office of Personnel Management
Speaking at Department of Health and Human Services
May 9, 2002
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