Global Strategy and Business

Much has been mentioned in the press about about remote location working as a new way to provide a more flexible and productive working environment at a lower cost. Seemlingly this debate was sparked by the current roll out of a new fibre optic back bone and 4G mobile network in the UK. Industry pundits also explore the possiblity that the source of the debate was indeed those telco operators involed. Having helped with the design of home working in major software companies I would say the notion is over hyped.Only identified independent contributors could become productive by remote working.This requires self discipline, may need a restructuring of remuneration, and management cultural shifts. Other large tech giants will point to hot desk savings and real estate costs.Whilst those who do not have suitable working conditions at home may choose not to have remote working thrust upon them.Further surveys suggest employees can become lonely,isolated from innovation and miss out on prom...