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: “Leadership needs to be held to professional standards” Dr Ayham Ammora FCMI is running for the role of chancellor at the University of Cambridge Read article Article Topic: “Management was a natural extension of my love of science” Steff Gaulter CMgr MCMI, shares how moving into management felt like an extension of her passion for weather presenting Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 25 June Living with the David Brent effect, solving the UK’s productivity gap – and other pressing management issues Read article Article Topic: Managing Failure How the Value-Cost Model solves the corporate existential crisis Dr Michael Wynn-Williams introduces the Value-Cost Model, which helps to set out a company’s future trajectory 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.
