Data Collection Instrument for Telework Programs
Developed by Work Group
• Carolyn Brown (MI) • Deborah Buck (NISAT) • Jeremy Buzzell (RSA) • Christy Crowther (VA) • Marty Exline (MO) • Milissa Gofourth (OK) • Rob Groenendaal RSA) • • • • • • Eric Guidish (IL) Renee Fitzke (NE) Basil Kessler (KS) Patti Kraemer (WI) Leah March (MI) Kathy Meisner-Altman (WI) • Joey Wallace (VA)
Key Features
• Aggregate Data • Similar to AFP New Instrument - Optional Data Elements - Required Data Elements - Many Same Definitions - Anecdote
Key Features (con't)
• Unique to Telework - No race, gender, age questions - Type of Equipment - Type of Disability - Employment Status - Employment Outcome
Type of Equipment
• Computer Equipment and Related Software • Communication Equipment • Home/Office Modifications • Office Furniture and Equipment • Tools of the Trade • Vehicles
Type of Disability
• • • • • • Physical disability Sensory disability Communication disability Cognitive disability Psychiatric disability Multiple
Employment Status at Time of Application
• • • • Unemployed Employed Self-employed Employed and Self-employed
Employment Outcome
One Year Follow-up • Achievement of Employment Goal • Status of Wages/Salary
Achieve Primary Employment Goal?
YES • Became newly employed in telework for employer • Became newly self-employed • Changed to a teleworking job for an employer • Changed to a self-employment job • Expanded business • Had another goal - Describe NO But changed employment goal and achieved it NO Did not achieve primary employment goal
Status of Wages/Salary?
• Increased • Remained the Same • Decreased
Questions? - Comments