PBworks Links of Interest
Virtual Employee Management (our page)
Multiculturalism and leadership styles
Managing Virtual Employees
Other Sources
Telework.gov annual reports to Congress:
http://www.telework.gov/reports_and_studies/annual_reports/index.aspx
http://www.telework.gov/reports_and_studies/related_reports/index.aspx
Federal Management Regulation;
Guidelines for Alternative Workplace
Arrangements:
http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/ogp/AWABulletin-b3-2006_R25U8_0Z5RDZ-i34K-pR.pdf
1.Performance Management
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/performance-management/performance-management-cycle/planning/managing-teleworkers-requires-topnotch-performance-management-skills/
This page of the opm.gov site states that maintaining performance levels in teleworking requires excellent supervisory skills in the following areas:
It then goes into further detail with about a paragraph on each topic.
Basics for Managers
http://www.telework.gov/Tools_and_Resources/Basics_Managers/index.aspx
This is a simple to read and expound upon 13-step list of basics for managers to employ when managing telework employees. This is a higher-level list.
8 Tips for Managing Virtual Employees:
http://www.hiretheworld.com/blog/employers/business-news/8-tips-for-managing-virtual-employees
This list is more task-based and lower level, but filled with good tips. It delves into assessing virtual employee’s language compatibility and makes an interesting point about culture that more problems arise from different cultures with the same language than those from different languages.
Managing Groups and Teams/How Do You Manage Global Virtual Teams?
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Managing_Groups_and_Teams/How_Do_You_Manage_Global_Virtual_Teams%3F
This wikibooks page covers topics such as creating a mission, goals, and ground rules, to Complimentary roles and responsibilities, and building relationships, trust and rewarding experiences.
http://www.telework.gov/guidance_and_legislation/telework_guide/telework_guide.pdf
Outlines telework policy and procedures for Federal agencies.
http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/ogp/FMR2007-B1ITBulletin_R2HB2C_0Z5RDZ-i34K-pR.txt
Guidelines for teleworking for Federal employees and agencies
www.navair.navy.mil/TFSMD/telework/TeleworkGuide.doc
Guidance to implement the DoD Telework Program and implementing different policies within individual departments.
http://fcw.com/articles/2011/10/31/gsa-new-telework-policy.aspx
Article discussing the GSA’s campaign to enable more workers to work remotely.
http://www.world.org/weo/telecommuting
Link directory for other telecommuting resources online.
http://www.teleworker.org/articles/telework_security.html
Discusses security policies & procedures for the teleworker. How to enforce policy through technology and legal means.
http://www.cleanaircampaign.org/Your-Workplace/Telework-Compressed-Work-Week-and-Flextime-Consulting/Telework/Telework-Resource-Tools
Checklists and forms for the virtual employee. Including a sample policy, home office safety, implementation process, and eligibility survey.
http://www.globalworkplaceanalytics.com/resources/links-resources
http://www.telework.gov/Tools_and_Resources/Training/Managers/index.aspx
http://www.ffeic.org/assets/File/Some%20Interesting%20Telework%20Resources.pdf
http://www.workshiftcanada.com/resources
White Papers and research on working remotely
http://www.resnaprojects.org/AFTAP/telework/resources/RESNA.html
http://www.sociosite.net/topics/telework.php
http://www.virtualworkswell.com/telework
http://www.thepicnow.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=24
Very interesting white papers about virtual workforce realities presenting an overview of the evolution of work area, what managers think about new collaborative tools as well as its impact on productivity, satisfaction and engagement of employees. Are also considered the challenges to take under account and the rules for an organization wanting to implement such collaborative tools procedure.
http://www.proformative.com/articles/difficulty-managing-mobile-workforce
http://www.managementconcepts.com/course.aspx?id=4730
http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/11/how_to_manage_conflict_in_virt.html
http://www.virtualteambuilders.com/blog/2013/01/29/virtual-team-managers-do-you-have-these-essential-managerial-competencies/
http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/workforce-management/employee-performance-management/virtual-management.aspx
Brief information about virtual employee management and how to set policy.
http://bestpracticesforbusiness.com/2010/07/23/managing-remote-employees/
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/roles/mgr/flexwork/telework/index.html
Sample telework policy.
http://library.depaul.edu.ezproxy1.lib.depaul.edu/CheckURL.aspx?address=http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy1.lib.depaul.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=37295790&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Helpful white paper to discuss some good practices for managing a virtual team.
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.