For people who are self-motivated,
comfortable spending long-periods of time by themselves and who can separate their
work and home lives, homeworking can be an ideal option and it is no surprise
that it is on the rise in the UK, particularly amongst women.
Allowing
employees to work from home can also be an attractive prospect for some
businesses; a wider geographical spread of staff and associated cost savings are
just two reasons why employers are actively encouraging homeworking in certain sectors.
During this session Paul Roy
of Law Hound will discuss some of the practical aspects involved in working
from home including:
·
Whether the job and the person are suitable
for homeworking – does the role require team working
·
Equipment – installation in the home, cost,
maintenance
·
Access to data / information
·
Health and safety
·
Managing the employee – does the individual
require face-to-face supervision, how will performance be measured, will this
be consistent with office-based staff
·
Formalising homeworking
Regardless
of whether employees wish to work from home on an occasional or regular basis,
it is crucial that your business has a work from home policy in place first. Aimed
at managers and business owners, this webinar will offer guidance on what you
need to consider and include when drafting your own firm’s homeworking policy.