Remote Workplace – How does it work?
The number of people working from home is steadily on the increase. And now all employees have the legal right to request flexible working not just parents and carers. Although employees must have worked for the same employer for at least 26 weeks to be eligible. To find out more about your rights to flexible working view https://www.gov.uk/flexible-working
Remote working allows you to complete your normal daily working life away from the office. Allowing users to access their documents that are stored in the office anywhere over the internet.
Remote Workplace allows you and your employees to check emails , calendar . contacts and other outlook folders , including folders you created to organize your email. Remote desktop can also allow users to access their work PC and access everything as if they were in the office. Although for this to work the user has to leave their office PC turned on.
Advantages of Remote Workplace?
Remote working can benefit both employers and employees.
Work Life Balance :
”Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life”
Today people are busier leading more complex lives than ever before. Remote working allows people to achieve a better work life balance not having to travel from home means parents have fewer childcare worries and get to spend more time together as a family.
Productivity:
It has been said many times that remote workers have a higher productivity. On the whole remote workers tend to be less stressed. Having happier staff is in an organisations interests since it strengthens staff loyalty. However it might be said those allowed to regularly work remotely are employees with good time management and organisational skills.
Flexibility :
Work can fit around an employees schedule. When working hours are outside of the traditional 9-5 employees may find it easier to meet deadlines and more efficiently whilst feeling more empowered and happier. Remote working for organisations may cut down overheads and help lower CO2 emissions making them a more environmentally friendly company.
Smarter Technologies can advise how new technologies can make remote working possible allowing communication with the office and customers from home or remote locations.
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