[February 19, 2009] U.S. Navy and Partnership for Public Service Keynote at Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting Tweet ALEXANDRIA, Va. --(Business Wire)-- Today, Telework Exchange, a public-private partnership focused on telework in government, announced Vice Admiral Mark Ferguson III, Chief of Naval Personnel for U.S. Navy and Max Stier, president and CEO for Partnership for Public Service, will deliver the keynote addresses at the Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting. Taking place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. on April 8, 2009, the conference will examine ways Federal agencies can utilize existing resources to build telework programs and will showcase examples of Federal agencies establishing and expanding successful telework programs. Early registration rates are available until March 3, 2009. Federal workforce issue expert, Max Stier will kick off the Spring Town Hall Meeting with the morning keynote address, focused on "Federal Workforce Strategies: Investing in Telework Programs." As president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service President, Stier works to revitalize the Federal government by inspiring a new generation to serve and by transforming the way government works. Vice Admiral Mark Ferguson III, Chief of Naval Personnel and Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Total Force), will discuss the U.S. Navy's telework efforts during the luncheon keynote address. Vice Admiral Ferguson is responsible for the planning and programming of all Navy manpower, personnel, training, and education resources and for developing systems to manage total force manpower assets. In addition to the keynote addresses, the Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting will feature influential telework leaders who will offer insight on ongoing efforts to promote and establish telework in Federal government operations - including conference sessions on the following topics: Telework Dividends - Getting Behind the Numbers Establishing a Balanced Telework Portfolio Secure, Mission-Critical Telework Programs "The Federal government is changing," said Cindy Auten, general manager, Telework Exchange. "Telework is at the forefront - moving beyond a ‘nice to have' option for employees to a critical operating strategy for agencies. Telework Exchange is focused on providing an educational forum to discuss ways agencies are investing wisely in implementing and improving telework programs. We are delighted to have these Federal workforce personnel experts, Vice Admiral Ferguson and Mr. Stier, keynote at the April 8th Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting to discuss the impact telework has on today's Federal government." The Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting sponsors include the U.S. General Services Administration, Cisco, Cisco/WebEx, Citrix, Research In Motion, and SonicWALL. To register to attend the Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting or for more details on the event program and sponsorships, visit www.teleworkexchange.com/townhallmeeting. About Telework Exchange, LLC Telework Exchange is a public-private partnership focused on demonstrating the tangible value of telework and serving the emerging educational and communication requirements of the Federal teleworker community. The organization facilitates communication among Federal teleworkers, telework managers, and IT professionals. For more information on Telework Exchange, please visit www.teleworkexchange.com. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]