Home Working

10th January 2019

Home working is an increasingly popular workplace commodity.

Research shows it’s increased by nearly quarter of a million in the last decade alone and it’s predicted half the UK’s workforce will clock in remotely by 2020.

Increased productivity, work-life balance, job enjoyment, morale and retention rates are just some of the benefits that come hand-in-hand with home working. But how do you manage employees who are out of sight. Here are some of our top tips…

Be clear from the beginning to ensure you and the home worker are on the same page.

• Monitor performance
• Encourage regular, random communication
• Have more formal, face-to-face meetings
• Don’t forget about them
• Watch out for burnout

Home working is now seen as a soft benefit for most Companies – those Companies not embracing home working are in the minority and losing out to increased goodwill and retention of key employees.

If you want to find out more about how we can work with you to implement a Home Working Policy or to discuss any other HR activities, do get in touch with the team on 0203 389 5251 or info@heartbeat-hr.co.uk.

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