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Featured in the segments below are Telecommute Connecticut speakers and employer representatives discussing all aspects of telecommuting from implementation to its benefits to both employers and employees alike.

Each segment may be viewed in its entirety; with the longer discussions also divided into smaller segments for specific topics.

  • Telecommuting: An Economic Imperative (Peter Gioia/CBIA)

    Peter Gioia, CBIA Vice President & Chief Economist, discusses how telecommuting is a key part of the solution to the challenges facing Connecticut businesses.


    • An Economic Imperative (7:45) Play Quicktime Video Play Flash Video
      Peter Gioia, Vice President & Chief Economist of CBIA, offers his insights on why telecommuting is a crucial solution in boosting Connecticut's economy.
  • Intro to Telecommuting (Jean Stimolo/Telecommute Connecticut)

    Jean Stimolo, Telecommute Connecticut Project Manager, looks at what telecommuting is, the business case for implementing a telecommuting program, and how to do so effectively.


    • What, Why & How (24:07) Play Complete Video
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      • What is telecommuting? (2:23)
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, provides a practical definition of the practice of telecommuting.
      • Trends in Telecommuting (6:11)
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, examines the growing use of telecommuting in Connecticut.
      • About Telecommuting Connecticut (5:00)
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, provides details on how Telecommute Connecticut can help employers achieve the benefits of telecommuting.
      • Telecommuting: Forecast (0:50)
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, offers an estimate on the future use of telecommuting.
      • The Business Case for Telecommuting (9:27)
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, describes key benefits businesses can achieve through the use of a telecommuting program.
      • 10 Steps to Telecommuting (3:12) Play Quicktime Video Play Flash Video
        Jean Stimolo, Program Manager for Telecommute Connecticut, outlines 10 critical steps for developing a telecommuting program that will meet your company's strategic objectives.
  • The Employer HR Factor (Laura Collins/Telecommute Connecticut)

    Laura Collins, Telecommute Connecticut Human Resources Consultant, discusses HR telecommuting issues including who should telecommute, managing risks, developing, monitoring and evaluating a pilot program and more.


    • Discussion and Feedback (11:21) Play Complete Video
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      • Discussion and Feedback
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, leads a discussion among employers about challenges they may face in bringing telecommuting to their companies and possible solutions.
      • Managing Risks (2:36)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, describes the 3 key factors that have the greatest impact on the success of a telecommuting program.
      • Business Continuity (1:57)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, explains how a proper telecommuting program can help with the unique challenge of keeping your company up and running during emergency situations and major disasters.
      • Elegibility Models (20:34)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, presents an eligibility model that identifies the 3 criteria that employees must meet to be considered for telecommuting.
      • Documentation (6:06)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, outlines the proper documents necessary for ensuring that your telecommuting program runs smoothly.
      • Pilot Program (2:54)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, discusses the usefulness of "test driving" your telecommuting effort with a pilot program, including the importance of evaluating your program.
      • Advisory Council & Website (1:30)
        Laura Collins, HR Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, describes the value of using an advisory council and website to keep your telecommuting program current.
  • Voice & Data Technology Factors (Carolyn Cary/Telecommute Connecticut)

    Carolyn Cary, Telecommute Connecticut's Voice & Data Consultant goes through information technology factors including costs, control & ownership, voice network, hardware & software requirements, and more.


    • The Technology Factor (11:29) Play Quicktime Video Play Flash Video
      Carolyn Cary, Voice & Data Technology Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, discusses general issues to be considered in providing voice communications to keep telecommuters connected.
  • Technology Deployment Factors (Dr. Richard Bassett/Telecommute Connecticut)

    Dr. Richard Bassett, Telecommute Connecticut's Information Technology Consultant, discusses the various information technology considerations to consider when implementing telecommuting.


    • Technology Deployment (11:29) Play Quicktime Video Play Flash Video
      Richard Bassett, Information Systems Consultant for Telecommute Connecticut, explores key areas that impact your technology needs for a telecommuting program.
  • Panel Discussion

    Representatives from three companies Telecommute Connecticut helped implement successful telecommuting programs discuss how and why telecommuting has been beneficial for various challenges their business had to resolve.






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