means performing job-related tasks using telecommunications to send and receive data to and from a central office without having to be physically present
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teleworking
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means using communications to save a journey. For example, you could save a journey abroad by videoconferencing
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benefits of teleworking for the EMPLOYEE
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>no expenses for travelling to work
>no uniform costs
>flexible working hours
>can fit work around family commitments
>less stress - no getting stuck in traffic
>you can live wherever you want
>ideal for disabled people
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benefits of teleworking to the EMPLOYER
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>smaller offices needed
>reduced utility costs (electricity, gas, water, maintenance)
>fewer backup staff need to be employed (cleaners,caretakers)
>less office furniture needed (desks, chairs)
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disadvantages of teleworking to the EMPLOYEE
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>employee may feel isolated
>hard to balance work with social life
>other people in the household may disturb you
>home utility bills increase (electricity, heating, lighting)
>loss of status for some staff - no plush offices
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disadvantages of teleworking to the EMPLOYERS
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>more difficult to hold meetings
>harder for managers to manage work
>employers usually pay for the employees ICT equipment
>higher security risks
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