Technology enabling home working
Thu, 12 Nov 2009
A significant shift in working practices is being brought about by widespread internet access, it has been claimed.
According to cloud IT services provider ThinkGrid, more professionals are now able to work from home given the emergence of technologies such as cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service.
Rob Lovell, chief executive of the firm, said this smart working approach enables companies to reduce costs and maximise the productivity of employees.
He suggested that technology has "removed the barriers of the traditional office" by allowing sharing and collaboration of data and applications.
"With the ability to securely access documents and remotely collaborate on them in real-time, and with desktop and phone systems able to span the globe, there is no reason why a traditional five-day working week in the office should continue," he added.
Earlier this year, Robert Janes, chair of judges for The National Business Awards, claimed that businesses can attempt to improve employees' working conditions even if it is not possible to offer them a pay rise.
He said firms should be looking to make savings where possible – potentially by allowing flexible working, reducing contracted times and offering extended holidays – but avoid making redundancies.
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