The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has helped to organise a number of working from home sessions for people in Caithness and Sutherland.

An independent travel agency is set to recruit a network of homeworkers over the course of the next 12 months.

Businesses have been encouraged to look into work from home options for their employees now, in preparation for the 2012 Olympics.

Working from home is so desirable that employees would be willing to take a pay cut in order to enjoy the luxury of flexible working.

Technology is helping small business owners to keep on top of their company while working from home or on holiday.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is looking into the options presented to people in remote communities by working from home.

People who work from home have been advised to develop a routine and stick to it as closely as possible in order to boost their productivity.

Employers have been advised not to forget their responsibilities when it comes to the safety of their homeworkers.

Working from home could bring with it a range of benefits that are particularly enjoyable over the summer months.

Working from home appears to encourage employees to follow better ethics than if they are cooped up in the office everyday.