... out remotely, and the number of ways in which this can be achieved. The consistent feature of all definitions appearing in literature is their emphasis on the utilisation of electronic communications as a main channel of contact between the e-work carried out and the employing organisation (Cooper 1996) 2.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The total number of teleworkers in the UK has increased by between 65 and 70 per cent over the period 1997 to 2001 (Appendix 2) About two-thirds of all teleworkers are men. Some occupations and industries are more likely to offer telework. Based on the existing information and communications technologies infrastructure very high rates of teleworking are possible. New technologies are expected to make it even easier to work remotely and increase the number of occupations and industries able to offer teleworking opportunities (Appendix 2) 3.0 TERMS OF REFERENCE To: David Williams From: Sejal Patel Subject: Home Working Date: 24th March 2003 4.0 FINDINGS Advantages and Disadvantages for the Employee Several writers have analysed ...

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