Impact of ICT on working practices

Work at home

Work while travelling

To work away from the workplace you may need:

A laptop (with access to a word processor,

  Spreadsheets, database etc.)

The ability to send and receive e-mails

Mobile phones

Voicemail to receive messages

Fax machine

Pager

Advantages of Home working

• Less time wasted 

• Can continue to employ staff who may have left

Because their personal circumstances have changed

• Less stressful for staff

• Less office space needed – saves money

• More flexibility in managing working hours