Professional Education

Telework Self-Assessment

Working from home, a satellite office or telework center (teleworking) presents challenges for both ( delete -those doing the work and their) employer and employee. The following ten statements represent issues you should consider when determining if teleworking is for you. Being able to respond "yes" to all of the statements indicates that you probably would be a good candidate for teleworking. Responses of "somewhat" or "no" to a statement indicate you may need to evaluate those issues more thoroughly.

You can learn more about what kinds of job and home situations are conducive to teleworking and how to improve your skills through the WSU course "Telework—An Online Course for Employees." To register, select the "Register Now" link from the Telework home page.

1. I am self-motivated and self-disciplined (e.g., I can set and meet my own goals, am productive without supervision, and am result oriented).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
2. I have strong organizational and time management skills (e.g., I can set priorities and juggle commitments).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
3. I can work and make decisions independently (e.g., I do Not need the social interaction of the workplace or corroboration of coworkers).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
4. I have good oral and written communication skills (e.g., I can effectively convey my ideas to others and understand what others are trying to convey to me).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
5. I am proficient at my job (e.g., I have a good performance record).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
6. My home work environment is suitable for performing my job and I have access to adequate/appropriate equipment and a reliable Internet connection (e.g., I have the physical space and appropriate tools/equipment/connection at home to perform my job effectively, or my employer might provide that equipment or arrange for Internet access).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
7. I can isolate myself from distractions when necessary (e.g., I can separate myself physically or control access by others).
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
8. Many of my job tasks can be completed without physical proximity to coworkers or the office/business.
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
9. Many of my job tasks do not impact coworkers’ ability to perform their jobs effectively or add to their work loads.
   
   
     Yes
     Somewhat
     No
   
   
   
   
10. I have an effective work relationship with my coworkers and supervisors/management.
    
    
      Yes
      Somewhat
      No