We strive to find the best way.

Vision for the future…a couple considerations…

Looking to the future, in terms of five to ten years time, can present many things to take into consideration.  One thing to consider that has economical impact is the rising cost of fuel.  The price tag of fuel has the propensity to affect every decision that one faces in a day, from the method of transportation one uses, the route they take, to how they might consolidate multiple trips into one.  The distance one has to travel is likely to impact the location one may choose to do their work.

Technological advances provide more robust servers and enhanced capabilities for those wishing to work from remote locations. As a result the Information Services Group provides a means of telecommuting for meeting the needs of those wishing to utilize the option of working from home.  Providing additional options for staff serves to positively enhance work environments and enables a means for more tangible future planning.

Telecommuting doesn’t work for everyone or every job description.  But as CPO strives to find the best way to utilize all our resources, we cannot ignore the price of fuel, the challenges of space allocation on campus, and impacts to our environment.  There are downsides to telecommuting – a simple (face to face) conversation can be so much more informative and effective than email. Team building and other interactions may also suffer, but  judicious use of the tools technology offers can only enhance our work experience and our end product.

Suzahne Bradley
Assistant to the Director, Business Services