Suitability for homeworking

Eligibility for homeworking is not just based on the suitability of the job but also on the suitability of the employee. Homeworking is not for everyone particularly if it is a full-time arrangement (see section on isolation, page 37). While much can be done to make a homeworker feel supported it is still going to be a very different experience to working in the office. Anyone starting out homeworking needs to think carefully about how they approach their work. However, if someone is not immediately ready to homework it should not mean that they cannot do so at a future date. With the support of managers most workers will be able to build up all the necessary attributes to make a success of homeworking.