Downsides of working from home.

So, with all the benefits to both sides what are the downsides?

The issue of trust has been mentioned above, and if a company feels this can not be resolved, home working is never going to be successful.

There are means of monitoring staff and keeping in contact with them, which can provide benefits in their own right. Employers may need to ensure that the employees home working environment is safe and suitable. Crouching over a fold-up table in a dark corner of a basement because an employer wants to save on office costs could lead an unwitting employer into a legal and compensation battle over staff welfare.

There are also potential disadvantages to employees, in particular the loss of social interaction and the need for an element of discipline in managing the working day.

That said, home working has benefits an there are many large companies that are embracing the potential and seeing improved performance from their staff and ultimately better results to the business.

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