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Types of Flex


Remote Working: Analysis

Flex category:
Location
In a nutshell:

Allows you to perform your job from locations outside the traditional office - often working from home.

Let's look at an example:

Monday - Friday Start Time: 9AM End Time: 5:30PM

Location: Working from home or outside of the office and using a variety of technology options to communicate and interact with colleagues.

Type of jobs this may cover:

  • Software developer
  • Graphic designer
  • Customer support representatiive
  • Sales rep
  • Virtial assistant

Some more detail:

Remote working in the UK refers to a work arrangement where employees perform their job responsibilities from a location outside the traditional office setting.

In a remote work setup, individuals can carry out their tasks from home, co-working spaces, or any other location with the necessary infrastructure to connect and collaborate virtually.

Potential benefits:

  • Flexibility (your schedule)
  • Cost savings (commuting)
  • Increased productivity
  • Access to global talent pool
  • Environmental impact benefit

Potential disadvantages:

  • Communication challenges
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Work-life boundaries
  • Technical issues
  • Security concerns (if handling sensitive data)

Want to find out more? :

For more reading have a look at the ACAS site.


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