For or Against home working

Benefits to Employees of Working From Home

Time and money saved by not travelling to work

Better balance of home /work life

Fewer interruptions from colleagues (but possibly more distractions from family members)

Potential to work more suitable hours. This might stretch the working day (a stint on the computer before breakfast) but include longer breaks at different times (to take and collect children from school) Benefits to Employers of Home Working

Happier employees, producing better results and being more productive

Less office space required with immediate and direct financial saving

Ability to set targets to ensure that employees are not abusing the home working privilege

Happier staff reduces turnover and attrition rates Disadvantages to Home Working

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