Title
Approve a proposed three month Telework Pilot Program for a maximum of 45 X and Y Unit employees to determine if a widespread telework program is feasible for the County of Monterey workforce.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve a proposed three month Telework Pilot Program for a maximum of 45 X and Y Unit employees to determine if a widespread telework program is feasible for the County of Monterey workforce.
SUMMARY:
At its September 28, 2017 meeting, the Alternative Energy and Environment (AEE) Committee received a status update on the Phase II implementation of the Municipal Climate Action Plan (MCAP). Go Green! Program staff was directed to research reduction measures aimed at reducing municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions equivalent to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
From October to November 2017, Go Green! Staff conducted a Monterey County Department Head survey to determine the level of support for a telework program being available to a broader segment of the County workforce. Results of the survey (Attachment A) suggested that staff could gain an acceptable level of support from department head staff to move forward with further investigation. The Go Green! Program has partnered with the Office of the Assessor/County-Clerk Recorder to draft a framework for a Telework Pilot Program with the objective to determine the feasibility of a widespread County Telework Program, to further examine the outcomes of employee telework activities, and to provide recommendations regarding County telework policies.
On February 22, 2018, the AEE Committee directed staff to implement the proposed Telework Pilot Program. Staff is seeking approval on the proposed Telework Pilot Program from the Board of Supervisors. Teleworkers and their supervisors will utilize telework best practices throughout the duration of the Pilot. The Pilot will span three months and will be designed for a maximum of 45 participants. Follo...
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