Teleworking

Technology

responsible for a huge rise in employees working from home.

minimal

easily installed

computer/laptop

Broadband connection

Telephone Line

cheaper costs and better communication systems

web conferencing - web cam

the impact

less workers in the office

less communication

better for the environment

more demands for technology to be made

issues

security risks

get hacked

lose work and important data

Benefits

work whenever and wherever

don't spend all of your time at the office

saves on fuel and travel costs

world wide

part time or full time

negative aspects

lack of social interaction

Can't discuss work with other employees/employers

you no longer have a seperate work and life

Longer hours due to distractions

Hotdesking

sharing a desk or work space

don't have a set desk

Subtopic

sometimes referred to as
'telecommuting'