The BBC reported that the numbers of people working from home are increasing. In fact there are 4.2 million people in the UK that are now working from home! The Office for National Statics, or ONS for short, have said that this figure, which represents 13.9% of the entire workforce, is the highest since records began.
However Frances O'Grady, the TUC's general secretary said "Too many bosses still don't trust staff to work from home and instead force them to trudge into the office so they can keep an eye on them. Employers' attitudes to new working practices must change to make a much better use of modern technology in all workplaces," she said.
The highest number of people working from home- in fact 63%- are self employed. With advances in technology it can be easier and cheaper to setup from home. It also gives people the chance to test the business to see if they like it before making major financial commitments to pay for an office. There are some disadvantages to working from home. You need to make sure you are disciplined, that you do actually get on and work during the hours you decide on. Equally you need to try and limit your work time to enjoy your home. If your home is noisy you may find that taking phone calls is difficult and may come across as unprofessional.
A call answering service will present your business in a friendly professional manner. Don’t worry if you have the washing machine on or the kids are shouting in the background when the phone rings, simply call back at your leisure.
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