There are thousands of mobility-restricted people in the UK who could be putting their skills to use as contact centre operatives, but much of their potential remains largely untapped, it has been claimed.

A new videoconferencing device which it is claimed will help ease the transition towards "mass adoption" of teleworking technology has been unveiled.

Many of the 460 million or so journey’s made annually by contact centre staff heading to work in the UK and the subsequent carbon dioxide outputs would be reduced if remote operating became more widespread, a new report has highlighted.

Enabling employees to work outside of the office base has become a mainstream practice that is becoming an increasingly important part of running any kind of business, according to a recent study.

Two recently conducted studies have highlighted the increasing desire among British employees to have options when it comes to where and when they work.

Enabling employees to carry out their work from home can enhance a business’ level of productivity, Work Wise UK has made clear ahead of National Work From Home Day, which is due to take place on Friday May 18th.