Britain is lacking in opportunities to operate from home and to work more flexible hours, according to one entrepreneur aiming to change the situation.

Work Wise UK, the campaign aimed at changing the way employees operate around the country, has received the backing of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Research from Microsoft has suggested that employers should embrace the potential benefits offered by flexible working arrangements and allow staff to work from home to improve their productivity.

A new programme offering business lessons to mothers looking to set up their own company and operate from home has been launched in the UK, it has emerged.

Senior management staff at companies across London are increasingly leveraging the benefits of more flexible working practices, according to a recent study.

Businesses looking to take advantage of having a more flexible workforce should ensure that relevant health and safety precautions are put in place to protect employees working from home, it has been suggested.

As the UK heads towards enabling a more mobile workforce, thousands of Britons plan to keep in touch with their office over the course of the bank holiday weekend, according to a recent report.

The not-for-profit orgnaisation Work Wise UK has outlined its plans for a quality mark scheme that will give recognition to British businesses that are successfully moving towards enabling a flexible workforce.

Global telecoms firm BT has revealed that a range of flexible working technology has seen it reduce its contribution to carbon emissions by around 97,000 tonnes.

Technology experts working for companies across the UK are backing the growing trend towards creating a more flexible workforce, according to reports.