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    Working from home – is it a good or bad thing?

    A review of academic papers suggests the impact of homeworking on employees’ wellbeing, productivity and working relationships often depends on a variety of personal contextual factors, making it essential for managers to consult workers individually to identify how best to support them.

    By Charlotte Hall and Professor Neil Greenberg, King's College London on 09 April 2024

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    Employers with tailored work from home strategies will reap rewards, say researchers

    A review of nearly 2,000 academic papers on the advantages and disadvantages of working from home has painted a mixed picture, leading researchers to conclude that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to designing effective home- and hybrid-working strategies.

    By Kerry Reals on 20 February 2024

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    49% of home workers miss the office, finds poll

    A new poll has revealed that home workers are divided between those thriving and those desperate to get back to the office.

    By on 08 June 2020

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    Many people feel the recent shift to home working has boosted their productivity and work-life balance, so it’s crucial employers consider the views of staff when deciding whether to offer remote working as a long-term option, says Phil Pinnington.

    By Phil Pinnington on 19 May 2020