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Air Force releases update on telework, remote work guidance
May 18, 2021 — The Department of the Air Force recently released updated guidance concerning the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employees and service members worldwide, including active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and active duty Guardians... MORE

Hatch Act limits political activities, even during telework
October 14, 2020 — The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, D.C., and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs, even during telework... MORE

The Hatch Act's purpose is to ensure federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan fashion, to protect federal employees from political coercion in the workplace, and to ensure federal employees are advanced based on merit and not based on political affiliation.

AFIMSC provides Air Force with innovative post-COVID workspace options
September 1, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Ventures innovation office are developing a viable plan that will optimize telework operations for the enterprise... MORE

Bringing safety home while teleworking
April 23, 2020 — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office... MORE

Growth in DOD telework capability may outlive coronavirus pandemic
April 14, 2020 — The Department of Defense has greatly expanded its telework capability to keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus. Some of those enhancements may continue once the threat recedes, DOD's chief information officer said... MORE

Learn tips for effective teleworking
April 9, 2020 — “Teleworking has never been more important.” This is the message of Telework.gov, the official website of the federal government’s telework program. In this time of COVID-19 and the requisite social distancing, the message rings true... MORE

Telework. How hard can it be?
April 2, 2020 — When I Imagined myself teleworking from home as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was sitting in my cozy home-office, sipping my morning tea, more productive than ever because telework means without the normal daily office interruptions. Easy. I’ll take it!... MORE

Tips for telework success
March 27, 2020 — The Air Force has elevated its Health Protection Condition in response to the fast spread of Coronavirus 2019; in response, service members, civilians and families are encouraged to practice prevention measures. In addition to following strict personal and environmental hygiene, social distancing, staying home if sick, and self-quarantining if exposed to those with COVID-19 symptoms, teleworking when possible has been highly encouraged in both the civilian and military sectors... MORE

DISA renews antivirus software license agreement helping teleworkers keep machines safe at home
March 26, 2020 — The DOD Antivirus Software License Agreement with McAfee allows active Department of Defense employees to utilize the antivirus software for home use... MORE

AETC COVID-19 high-risk workforce encouraged to telework
March 17, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command leaders are encouraging high-risk COVID-19 employees to work with their supervisors to begin teleworking... MORE

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