In some cases, CASU program offices will serve as the project manager and coordinator. LJO's may work with the CASU program and other GSA be targeted to current employees who have a working familiarity with their organizations. Telecommuting experts maintain that such employees are more likely to be successful telecommuters than are new employees. Agencies may determine special situations, however, in which new employees will be allowed to participate.
Supervisory concurrence is very important.
In deciding whether to approve a telecommuting arrangement, supervisors should consider the suitability of the work to be performed, the arrangement's impact on other staff, and the candidate's characteristics and work history. When selecting participants, agencies will need to ensure that the telecenter will be an adequate facility for successful job performance by the participant. Agencies are encouraged to seek union views about selection criteria and procedures for participants in bargaining units and negotiate as appropriate. The telecommuting arrangement will seldom require major changes in position descriptions. However, it may affect factors such as supervisory controls or work environment.