It’s getting cold outside, and extreme winter weather could be right around the corner. The average Forsyth County commuter travels 32 minutes to work each day, so there's a lot of potential for winter to cause travel and workplace problems. Let’s not forget the storm in 2011 that kept many workers stuck in their homes for days.

Fortunately, there are options to keep the area’s businesses moving forward. Teleworking is a year-round answer to commuting headaches. Whether it’s avoiding traffic jams or staying off of treacherous icy roads, teleworking saves time and money. It  has also become the cornerstone of many employers’ business continuity plans. These plans identify ways that operations can continue in the face of winter weather, natural disasters and other events that interrupt business as usual. 

Through Georgia Commute Options, The Clean Air Campaign and the region’s Transportation Management Agencies (TMAs) offer comprehensive telework program development to employers across metro Atlanta. These organizations provide one-on-one employer assistance, resources and ongoing guidance. Since 2003, these not-for-profit organizations have helped more than 250 Georgia employers start or expand telework programs. 

If you are interested in implementing a telework program at your workplace, find out more at www.gacommuteoptions.com or call 1-877-9GA-OPTIONS.

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