by Dr Turlough Guerin, 9 October 2008
Green files blogger, Turlough Guerin says having the option of flexible working would have to be one of the biggest reasons for attracting and retaining staff. But one of the pitfalls of teleworking can be the feeling of missing out on something at work, and the ease of face-to-face contact with colleagues. Turlough takes a look at what the barriers of teleworking are and how we can overcome them.
Having the option of flexible working would have to be one of the biggest reasons for attracting and retaining staff.Avoiding peak hour travel (as well as the environmental benefits and cost savings), increased productivity and improved work-life balance, are all compelling reasons to work from home.But working from home poses its own challenges. One of the worst things about teleworking is the feeling of missing out on something at work, and the ease of face-to-face contact with colleagues. And linked to this... More...