Deployment of Telework in European Public Administrations

The case
Background and motivation
A telework pilot at Marne University’s administrative level has been introduced to bring about a
new distribution of work among staff members, to improve individual management of work and
private life, and to save travel costs. Teleworking is also considered as a special tool to develop
electronic publishing in the context of distance learning and a general reduction of course
materials.
Implementation
Among 150 employees, four women are conducting telework on five days per week from remote
office sites. The teleworkers are in charge of personnel administration, lecture management,
student management and logistical tasks. Word processing, electronic publishing and web
development are conducted mainly as telework. The teleworking equipment is purchased by the
administration and private home is not used as offices.
Regulations
There are no specific regulations in place.
Obstacles
Observed barriers for further implementation deal with communication problems within the staff
as well as current career and employment configurations.
Lesson learned and outlook
The results of teleworkers compared with their conventional colleagues show increased
responsibility for work, better quality and greater productivity. A further deployment of the work
style is expected.
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