It has been suggested that the Government could start to encourage flexible working and people working from home a few days a week.
A recent article in the Huffington Post noted that working from home can significantly reduce the strain on the country's infrastructure.
The transport system, for example, is hugely costly to maintain and in many cities – London in particular – current infrastructure is struggling to support the growing numbers of commuters. Traffic congestion is equally problematic when you consider the country's targets of cutting CO2 emissions.
The article noted: "Your rush hour drive could no longer be plagued by the uncertainty of traffic, relieving the accompanying stress. For us Londoners – imagine how much more pleasant the underground would be with fewer people and without the awkward moment when you give up your seat to someone you mistakenly identify as pregnant.
"Also, let's not forget the savings you'd make by not driving or paying for public transport, and more importantly the extra hour in bed when it's your turn."
With more and more studies highlighting the increased levels of satisfaction and employee productivity when people are allowed to work from home on occasion, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the positives that could come from encouraging the trend. 
