April 2011 | workplace management technology and services from AgilQuest

Virginia Telework Tax Credit

Companies often worry that implementing a telework program would end up costing more money and time to set up than it is worth. In an effort to support nation-wide telework efforts, Virginia passed a telework tax credit for employees to help cover any extra costs they will incur in a move to a more mobile and flexible workplace.

Is Your IT Ready for Telework?

President Obama just signed a new executive order from the Office of Management and Budget for agencies to develop and update IT purchasing policies to ensure teleworking employees are properly equipped. Agencies have 90 days to determine the best policies that will eliminate any unnecessary work obstacles and cyber threats as federal employees transition to their new teleworking environment.

Questions Answered/Problems Solved: Reminder Emails

You know you have a meeting today at 1pm because it is on your calendar. You reserved a conference room months ago, but the problem is you cannot remember whether it’s the large conference room on the 5^th floor, or the 12^th floor, or even the 20^th floor!

Large corporations often have large office buildings with numerous conference rooms and workspaces, and a great deal of productivity is lost during a day trying to determine exactly where a meeting or reserved desk actually is located. AgilQuest solved this problem by adding reminder emails as an option in the OnBoard setup. Just as you receive an appointment reminder just before a meeting, these reminders will alert you of your reservation time and location.

Workplace Services helping Federal Agencies build policy

Federal Agencies find a balance between policy and technology to meet Telework mandates

The deadline is quickly approaching for federal agencies to report on their progress towards Telework enhancement. At the same time they must also meet the COOP, flexible workplace and real estate reduction mandates. These mandates all require agencies to set new policy and maintain productivity throughout the transition. With so many directions and options, understanding what is really important, and how to even begin meeting these mandates with AgilQuest technology can be overwhelming for Department heads.