People are working from home to avoid costly commutes, says TUC

Commenting on new figures published today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics on the growth of home-working, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Improvements in home technology have made home-working an attractive and cheap alternative to costly commutes into the office.

“Home-working also helps those unable to travel – including disabled people or those with caring responsibilities – to stay in work and continue their careers.

“But too many bosses still don’t trust staff to work from home and instead force them to trudge into the office so they can keep an eye on them. Employers’ attitudes to new working practices must change to make a much better use of modern technology in all workplaces.”

NOTES TO EDITORS:
- The ONS figures are available at www.ons.gov.uk/ons/rel/lmac/characteristics-of-home-workers/2014/rpt-ho…
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