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  Telework

  With gas prices on the rise again, the Federal Government should lead by example and encourage businesses to allow their staff to work from home. In our office, we have a few in a 'teleworking pilot program'. These individuals work from home 2-3 days a week. They are still expected to work 8 hours a day - and boy, do they! These employees admit to working more at home then they do at work, because they are less stressed, ...more »

  With gas prices on the rise again, the Federal Government should lead by example and encourage businesses to allow their staff to work from home.

  In our office, we have a few in a 'teleworking pilot program'. These individuals work from home 2-3 days a week. They are still expected to work 8 hours a day - and boy, do they! These employees admit to working more at home then they do at work, because they are less stressed, dont' have to drive anywhere, and able to focus. As long as they have their email open and answer the phone, our supervisor is happy and pleased with the outcome of this pilot program.

  Benefits: Save $ on gas, no commuter traffic, work harder, happier employees = Now that's a noble goal.

  Lead by example Federal Government - allow Federal Employees to work from home a few days a week.

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  Hire Young People

  I was lucky and hired by NASA in 2008 at the age of 21. As a freshout of college with an engineering degree, I had a lot to learn, but was surprised with the older demographic!! I am surrounded by co-workers in their 50s and 60s who are on their way out, near retirement! In 5 years, my fear is that I will still be the youngest civil servant in my building. The government needs to hire college freshouts, not only to ...more »

  I was lucky and hired by NASA in 2008 at the age of 21. As a freshout of college with an engineering degree, I had a lot to learn, but was surprised with the older demographic!!

  I am surrounded by co-workers in their 50s and 60s who are on their way out, near retirement! In 5 years, my fear is that I will still be the youngest civil servant in my building.

  The government needs to hire college freshouts, not only to stimulate the economy, but to bring new ideas to the workplace. 20-30 somethings have a lot to offer America, but will become less and less involved unless the Federal Government leads by example and hires young.

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