Increasing gas prices mean it’s a good time to step up the use of telework and flexible and compressed work schedules, OPM has said in a memo to HR directors.
It said many employees can perform at least some of their work from home or at alternate work sites closer to home, either reducing or eliminating the need to commute, which could help employees cope with high gas prices.
OPM director Linda Springer called on HR directors to consider implementing human capital and workplace flexibilities available to their agencies.
According to the memo, alternatives to face-to-face meetings, such as conference calls, videoconferencing, and email exchanges can be viable options for communication, eliminating the need for some travel.
Alternative work schedule options include variable day, week, compressed week, and "flexitour," "gliding," and "maxiflex," schedules, OPM said.
