Small & medium business

Making the most of change

Remote working, where employees work away from an office – at home, for example – is becoming more widespread as both technology and lifestyle considerations reshape the way we do business.

But remote working is more than just a change of location for staff: it requires a fundamental shift in thinking for managers. Coming to terms with the issues and challenges surrounding remote working is the first step to realising the potential benefits. These include:

• Environmental benefits
• Lower operating costs
• Increased efficiency and productivity
• Improved work/life balance
  

The Centre of Future Studies in association with BT Business has published the Remote Manager's Toolkit. Download it here.