Posted: 13th May, 2009 By: MarkJ
The latest BT Business research has revealed that over half (55%) of employees are working from home via broadband more often since the financial crisis began. The need to save money is the main reason for the majority (88%) of respondents to conduct their working day from the comfort of their living room, bedroom or garden shed.
Nearly two-thirds (60%) claimed to be financially better off because of the flexibility to work from home. Nearly half of respondents believe they save a significant £10 to £20 per day on travel by working from home, with many confirming additional savings from not having to buy lunch and refreshments.
The majority of people (83%) reported that home working is also eliminating the costs associated with having to look the part for the office, with almost a third (31%) believing they can save around £250 per year as they no longer need suitable work clothes.
Bill Murphy, Managing Director, BT Business, said: “Anything employers can do to help their staff save money in the current climate is not only great for morale but can also have a big impact on performance. We are seeing more and more businesses offering staff the opportunity to work remotely and this flexible approach is proving to be a double win for employers and their employees.”
The news has been designed to coincide with
National Work From Home Day, which takes place this Friday 18th May and needs very little additional explanation. Back in the old dialup days Internet access was simply too slow for effective remote working, yet thanks to broadband all that has changed.
Newer Mobile Broadband technologies are also helping workers to stay more connected when outside of the office, without having to worry as much about whether or not they're in range of a local Wi-Fi Hotspot. Now you can remote work from outside of the home too, such as on the beach.