Teleworking

What is teleworking?

What is teleworking?

Using IT and telecommunications to work from home

Examples of teleworking

• Web developers

• Graphic designers

• Accountants

Advantages to an employee

1. Allows working from anywhere

2. Improves concentration

3. Work-life balance and flexible working hours

4. Fewer cars on the road and less pollution

5. Saving money on transport to and from work

Disadvantages to an employee

1. Feeling isolated from lack of communication and teamwork

2. Need an office at home, adding expenses

3. Distracting environment

4. Less motivation to work

Advantages to an employer

1. Do not need to rent offices or pay maintenance for them

2. Can employ a global workforce with cheaper labour

3. No need to hire staff such as cleaners/ security

4. Less benefits like parking and reduced conflict

Disadvantages to an employer

1. More difficult to monitor employee activity

2. Potential for leaked information and security risks

3. More discipline towards employees

4. Less collaboration between employees

What is upskilling?

people require continuous training to carry out their jobs

Downside of upskilling

employers need to offer training courses to improve retention levels