Category Archives: Home Working

Most people recognise that home working has big benefits. It allows companies to cut costs and boost productivity. And it offers employees a more flexible, family-friendly way of working.
No wonder, then, that in these troubled economic times, more and more businesses are looking to ditch expensive office space in favour of setting up workstations in people’s homes.
However, before embarking on a remote working policy, both employers and employees will need to address some important issues, particularly in relation to health and safety. Ian Fletcher-Price looks at some of the pitfalls that need to be avoided.
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Is it time that laptops and games consoles came with a government health warning? I ask this question in the wake of yet another survey highlighting the damage being done to the nation’s health by people spending far too long … Continue reading →

The H&S risks of employees working remotely from their office are increasing as the numbers of home and mobile workers grows. Ian Fletcher-Price examines the key H&S issues that arise and suggests some strategies for FMs to follow. Read our … Continue reading →

No one really knows how many people now work from home. According to the UK National Statistics agency last year, the figure is 3.1 million. However, this referred only to those who work ‘mainly’ in their own home or use … Continue reading →