Working from home – killer or cure?
If you like the idea of casual Thursdays, how about casual weeks? Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, with many workers feeling more productive working from the sofa. In theory, you would get to dress however you please, take as many coffee breaks as you want and wouldn’t have to worry about your boss not so subtly monitoring your browsing habits from across the floor.
With advances in technology giving employees more freedom to work independently, the office is gradually becoming redundant, which is good news for those who wake up feeling the dread of the commute and the seemingly never ending 9 to 5.
But is it right for you and should your boss be encouraging it?
This great infographic charts the increase in people working from home and telecommuting, as well as providing information on the various benefits it affords to employers and employees.