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: Five leadership lessons from a former Google president Matt Brittin told a CMI audience about the most important job of a manager how to navigate the changing business landscape Read article Article Topic: Why skilled managers are key to the success of new employment rights The UK government’s Employment Rights Bill introduces changes to the law surrounding unfair dismissal and probationary period Read article Article Topic: “Working in higher education, Chartered status really comes into its own” Lizzie Turner CMgr FCMI, Chartered Manager of the Week, shares how she went from employing Chartered Managers to becoming one Read article Article Topic: The mentoring methods you need to try Chartered Managers share their experiences of the latest tools and techniques in mentoring 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.
