Recession is leading more staff to work from home

15:06 3rd August 2009

More people are now working from home, thanks to the continued period of economic difficulty.

That is the opinion of the Work Foundation, which has monitored the UK's changing work patterns.

The organisation recently called on the government to support additional training opportunities for young people so that they are adequately prepared for the workplace.

"Expanding and developing skills amongst young people will be at the forefront of our economic recovery," claimed associate director Ian Brinkley.

Thanks to increasingly reliable internet connections, courses that help young workers and people wanting to retrain for IT careers can often be studied from home.

Robert Hughes, former head of search experience at business research company Yell.com told the Observer he opted for a freelance role, which he can manage from the comfort of his own home.

Mr Hughes explained the benefits include not having to face a lengthy commute and "a better work-life balance".

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