Fergus Falls Telework Initiative

Our Telework Initiative Is Moving Ahead

In March of this year, we held our another Telework Summit where more than 60 people learned more about the state of Telework and our local initiative. Of particular interest was presentations by the employers. Did you know that in a survey last year, 25% of 2000 employers surveyed said they intended to explore telework more in the next five years?

It's also exciting that the Fergus Falls Telework Hotel is finally open! OK, so it's called the Business Development Center. Regardless, if you are looking for a telework position, be sure to mention in your cover letter that you have access to 24/7 backup in case you are unable to work in your home office.

In the next year, we hope to enhance our electronic footprint. You can help by "friending" us on Facebook. Recently, a firm out of Fargo held a job fair at the Fergus Falls WorkForce Center that featured "work-at-home" potential. Watch for more news!

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Lakes Radio Conducts "Telework Minute" Public Service Campaign

We have partnered with the Lakes Radio "Power of 5" to help create awareness of the Fergus Falls Telework Initiative. Five radio stations have been airing announcements of the initiative as well as having guests in studio twice a week. Guests have been organizers, employers and teleworkers. The "Telework Minute" will continue to be supported by Lakes Radio!