TELEWORKING
Negatives from Teleworking
Work might not be as high standard - At home, there are many more distractions for you to indulge in, so you may not be as focussed as you should be.
No guarantee they are working 100% of the time - There is nobody checking up on you at home, so you could just be relaxing for hours on end.
Stress for those NOT teleworking - People could actually need teleworking, because of the amount of work they are given. They may not have time to complete their work in limited work hours.
Benefits of Teleworking
Home comforts at your work place:
- A good PC
- Comfy chair
- Food and drink
Feel more comfortable working
Reduces stress from a stressful position - If you are the head of a company, your job is likely the most important, which means you are expected to work the hardest.
Hot Desking?
'Multiple workers using a single physical work station or surface during different time periods.'
Benefits of working from home
Environmentally friendly - You are not using your car or public transport, which is reducing carbon emissions.
Less Distractions - At home, you are probably in a secluded room, with no outside distraction such as buiness calls etc.
More Productive - Working in an office may put stress on people. They may work faster, but the quality of work may not be as good.
Technology that allows working from home
Fax machines
E-mails
Video calls
Instant messaging
Impacts on society?
Traffic jams and parking issues should be reduced.
People can organise their work around their family.
The idea of 'individual responsibilty' comes in - Its up to the person to complete their work on time.
Fewer desks will be needed in offices.