Did you know the number of people regularly working from home has risen to more than 4.2 million in the last decade? And would it surprise you to know that the Office for National Statistics also expects 50% of the UK workforce to work remotely by 2020?
The trend for home working has really gathered momentum over the last ten years, with BBC 5 Live Wake Up To Money analysis revealing a 74% jump in the number of people working from their own home between 2008 and 2018. This working arrangement has perks for both employer and employee. From being able to control your immediate environment and experiencing less workplace distractions, to avoiding illness and never losing hours due to traffic or public transport delays, a desk on your doorstep can lead to better productivity and efficiency….or can it?
Whether you work from home full-time, divide your time between the office and remote working, or have agreed a flexi-work week, staying focused away from the office can be a challenge – especially in the summer months when there’s the temptation to catch some rays in the garden or have a siesta on the sofa. Here is Bond Williams’ home working advice for staying on track when the temperature rises.
5 ways to focus when working from home during the summer
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