CHAPTER 1: BENEFITS OF REMOTE WORKING

The rise in remote working

The world of work is changing. Many employees no longer hold the traditional nine-to-five job. Instead, working time is increasingly flexible. The sophistication of today’s technology means that businesses are no longer limited to specific geographical locations to manage their workforce. Technology is the primary enabler of flexible and remote working, allowing employees to change the locations they work from and their working hours. With high-speed connectivity and the right technology, people can now work not only from dedicated office locations but from their homes, a café or hub, shared working spaces or, indeed, anywhere in the world.

More people are working remotely

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