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: Project Management “Do something a little bit out of the norm” Sunil Patel CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how he’s using AI to speed up the process of dispensing medicati Read article Article Topic: Workplace Culture Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson: six leadership lessons The founder of the UK’s largest energy supplier explains the value of relentless positivity and dry stone walling Read article Article Topic: Personal Development “It’s about creating a culture of problem-solvers” Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s Szymon Wierny CMgr MCMI explains why continuous improvement is really all about people Read article Article Topic: Workplace Culture The risk of indifference: leadership’s quietest failure Indifference is contagious, spreading through both systems and individuals. So it must be noticed and interrupted early 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.
