Resource: Out of office Written by Ben Willis Monday 14 November 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email There’s More to Getting Home-working Right Than You Might Think, Finds Ben Willis There’s more to getting home-working right than you might think, finds Ben Willis Among the many advances brought about by the internet and communications technology are the increased opportunities for remote working. With just a phone line and computer, workers in certain sectors can theoretically work from anywhere. According to figures published last year by the Office for National Statistics, one in 10 workers now opt to work from home, up more than a third in a decade. Studies regularly show that working from home is more productive than working in an office, saving workers commuting time and preventing burnout by giving them more time to relax and sleep. And, of course, having fewer staff based in an office means employers can save on office space, greatly reducing their overheads. Download Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: What can managers do to tackle gender pay gaps? Pay disparities remain a debilitating issue – a panel of experts at a recent CMI event shared how you can help close the gap Read article Article Topic: The human catalyst: leading Hong Kong’s workforce in the age of AI Leaders must balance innovation with ethics, fostering human-centred skills that ensure technology serves society Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 12 November Who will keep Britain working? And how can we support them to do so? Read article Article Topic: Managers need to keep their eye on the ball, not the target Relationship with people is fundamental – Vishwanath Alluri considers what can and cannot be taught about management Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
