Welcome to the official hub for the Federal Government's telework program! Whether you telework, supervise teleworking employees, or coordinate your agency's telework policy, you'll find resources and information here to help you succeed.

OPM offers interactive telework courses for employees and managers. Telework Fundamentals – Employee Training gives employees a brief, practical introduction to telework. It offers tools for deciding whether telework is a good fit for you and for the specific job you hold.

As we look to the future, OPM is encouraging agencies to strategically leverage workplace flexibilities such as telework, remote work, and alternative/flexible work schedules as tools to help attract, recruit, and retain the best possible workforce.

The Federal Government is a leader in the use of innovative workplace arrangements like telework. In June 2014, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum entitled Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs (external link) as a way to help attract, empower and retain a talented and productive workforce in the 21st century. . Although telework is only one of the workplace ...

Additionally, the Act requires each Executive agency to "consult with the Office of Personnel Management in developing telework policies." OPM provides consultation by means of telework guidance and information on this website, in the Guide to Telework in the Federal Government (PDF file) [1.09 MB], and at regularly-scheduled OPM forums with ...

The Office of Personnel Management’s telework and hybrid solutions are customizable and specialized services for federal agencies looking to analyze, implement, or evaluate telework, hybrid, or remote work programs. Our solutions are government-to-government services, making them simple, contractually straightforward, and cost-effective. ...

Mar 17, 2025 · The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requires agencies to update their telework policies within 30 days, prompting differing approaches. The VA has scaled back telework options for certain roles, especially those requiring direct interaction with veterans, to prioritize in-office collaboration and service delivery.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has prepared guidance to assist agencies and employees in understanding the rules governing when travel time is considered hours of work for teleworkers and remote workers.

Telework saves money by helping government reduce real estate and energy costs and promote management efficiencies; makes us more resilient in severe weather and other emergencies; improves the quality of employee work-life; and increases employment opportunities for …

Feb 3, 2025 · With the latest memo to agencies from President Trump and the guidance just released by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) telling agencies how the presidential memo is to be implemented, telework may end soon …