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Montgomery County Employees are Invited to Attend a
FREE Teleworking Webinar - Tuesday, April 14, 3:00 – 4:00 pm

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Are you an employee who must suddenly work from home and could benefit from help and guidance on how best to do so?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic many employers had to quickly implement telework programs – with little to no preparation. Are you finding it challenging to manage your workload and manager’s expectations? Wonder what types of technology solutions, organizational structure or communications strategies might help you to be more productive under these circumstances?

Montgomery County Commuter Services is hosting this webinar to address these and other questions you may have about telework. You will hear from our telework experts on managing for success and get ideas that you can implement right away.

Topics covered will include:
  • Adaptations to the current situation that can work for both employers and employees
  • How to set up your workspace and ways to manage your time
  • Tips for setting productivity goals and reporting results
  • Ideas for staying connected with your colleagues and communicating effectively
  • Low-cost tech solutions that can make a big difference in the ease of working from home
  • Ways to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Answers to your most important questions
To submit your questions in advance, email [email protected]

PRESENTERS:
  • Elham Shirazi , Principal, e-planning, has 33 years of experience developing telework and flexible scheduling programs, creating resource materials, conducting training workshops, and evaluating the impacts of telework and flexible scheduling on employers, employees, and trip reduction. She has worked with hundreds of employers and has also helped develop regional telework resources and assistance programs across the country.
  • Drew Kaliszewski , Vice President, Partner Consulting has more than 25 years of experience in telecom and IT telephony, implementation and complex project management.  He has acted as adviser for the State of Connecticut’s telework programs, has authored a number of articles on telework, and has conducted telework assessments for a broad range of private sector companies.
MODERATOR:
  • Sandra L. Brecher , Chief, Commuter Services Section, Office of Transportation Policy, Montgomery County Department of Transportation

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