In news that could strengthen the case for introducing home-based working practices, a recent study has shown that stress is considered the single greatest threat to employee health among Britain’s human resource (HR) professionals.

The widespread availability of high-speed broadband internet connections in the UK is driving the trend towards working from home, according to reports.

Environmental concerns mean the majority of Australians would support incentives designed to encourage home-based working, it has been revealed.

An ongoing pilot scheme in France could see more employees across the country made able to work from home or on the move before the end of the year, it has emerged.

Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology can help businesses boost their productivity by establishing a more mobile and flexible workforce, one expert has asserted.

A newly established IP-based communications network has seen the British government’s Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) enable many more of its employees to work from home.

The thousands of home-based workers operating in the UK could soon be keeping in touch with their colleagues through advanced videoconferencing technology, recent reports have suggested.

Home-based workers are happier than their office-bound counterparts, according to an analysis of research carried out by the recruitment company Kenexa.

A new report has concluded that potential productivity gains is the main driving force behind the increased implementation of home-based working practices for companies around the world.

The issue of whether employees are able to establish the kind of work-life balance they want is becoming a more important one to consider for business bosses in Australia, it has been suggested.