Allowing employees to work from home or under more flexible circumstances is becoming part of an overall business strategy for an increasing number of companies, it has been claimed.

A full 65 per cent of British workers would appreciate the opportunity to do their jobs from outside the traditional office environment, according to a recent study.

There so many ways to work flexibly that the practice can be beneficial for all, according to one expert.

The United States (US) government looks set to launch a new initiative that will encourage federal employees to work from home, according to reports.

The trend towards home-based working within companies across Britain is an inevitable process, according to the chief executive of Work Wise UK Phil Flaxton.

Many teenagers in the UK expect that by the time they enter the workplace they will be given the chance to operate from home and under more flexible circumstances, according to a recent report.

The UK has been handed a boost to its mobile communications coverage through the creation of a number of new Wi-Fi hotspots around the country, it has been revealed.

Introducing home-based working practices can help businesses of all sizes meet the demands of mothers as they look to balance their private and professional lives, a new report has made clear.

A bill containing plans for a national flexible working strategy has been presented to parliament in New Zealand and could soon see many thousands of people gain the right to work from home.

Small companies can boost their recruitment efforts by implementing flexible working practices, such as home-based working, according to one expert from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).