eWorking for Employees

eWorking holds many potential advantages for employees. It can-

• reduce commuting time
• give more control and autonomy, often resulting in more motivated staff with higher job satisfaction
• provide an alternative option to redundancy or resignation when a company or an employee relocates
• reduce work interruptions
• reduce costs for employee
• Enhance the employee’s work / life balance

At the same time, some potential negatives can apply to employees - 

• Not suited to all personality types
• Lack of social interaction
• Requirement for a good home working environment
• Can require change management in organisation

In general, with the right job, the right person, and the right organisation, studies have shown that the employee benefits greatly from the ability to work at least some of the time from home.