The Department has decided to implement this policy for several reasons. The first is that we are determined to create a work environment at DWD which is appealing to employees, fosters productivity, and promotes job satisfaction. It is clear that in the contemporary world our organization is required to compete for workers with all other organizations, public and private. In the current worker shortage economy, this competition will be intense. For our organization's benefit, even survival, we must be effective in this competition.
Technology enables workers to be productive working at home.
In many instances they can be even more productive without office distractions. DWD is in the process of developing a telecommuting policy that will take us further in this direction. Many employees are interested in this and we believe a progressive organization is willing to be reasonable in accommodating these issues. Some are still not convinced that working at home is compatible with government service where high public accountability exists. We believe it is absolutely compatible because this very accountability compels us to move more aggressively in this direction.