HR Strategy & Practice

National Work From Home Day to take place

Up to five million employees in the UK are set to work from home this Thursday (May 15th) in honour of National Work From Home Day, it has been suggested.

According to Work Wise UK, operating from home can enhance worker productivity and lead to an improved work-life balance.

Meanwhile, figures produced by the Trades Union Congress suggest that 600,000 more people in Britain work from home than was the case a decade ago, with the south-west having the highest proportion of remote staff at 15.7 per cent.

"Although many organisations practise the age-old philosophy of 'presenteeism' they should open their eyes to the new work ethic spreading across the UK and try out home working. They may well be surprised," stated Phil Flaxton, chief executive of Work Wise UK.

A non-profit organisation, Work Wise UK aims to make Britain a more progressive economy by encouraging the adoption of what it dubs "smarter working practices".

Events Update

11/02/08
Tougher Penalties for Hiring Illegal Migrants
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency, in its effort to tackle illegal immigration, has launched a campaign reminding organisations that the immigration system will be changed from 29 February.
Employers need to be aware of the changes to avoid payment of a civil penalty, of up to £10,000, for employing illegal migrants.

18/01/08
Thousands of Illegal Workers Given NI Numbers

It emerged that more than 6500 illegal immigrants got jobs as security guards, including guarding the Prime Minister's car.