Blah, blah, blah. That's what I was thinking while reading OPM report shows telework numbers far below goal by Elizabeth Newell (GovExec, May 21, 2004). No offense to the writer, really, it's just that this is the same old story for telework. Adoption is slow, all the standard excuses are blamed. Just read the list of related articles to see the cycle of optimism (April 2004: Agency sees gains from telework initiative) and disappointment (October 2004: Federal telework programs slow to catch on, despite agency efforts).

One ray of hope is held out

'In order to address the lagging progress, the House Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing, tentatively scheduled for July 8, at Wolf's request. According to Scandling, the hearing will address the issues in the report and the fact that the numbers "aren't where they should be."'

Will we hear something new in July?

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