Home working presents a solution for businesses looking to maximise customer relations whilst providing flexible, cost efficient working conditions that can mobilise a diverse workforce.
Many businesses are turning to home working to reduce overheads whilst maximising productivity and staff retention, reducing environmental impact, and for many businesses, addressing the often negative customer reaction to offshoring.
Home working has the ability to assist businesses in providing outstanding customer care, but for many the initial cost implications cannot be overlooked.
The Home Working Fund is a pilot Fund aimed at enabling companies to create new jobs for home workers in the region.
The innovative £1.1 million Fund will help organisations overcome the initial cost barrier of implementing a home working operation.
The Fund is open to any appropriate businesses in the region and will provide direct financial support, up to a maximum of £3,000* per FTE home worker. This comprises of up to £2,000 for skills development and up to £1,000 towards capital equipment.* The capital equipment supported will be specific computer hardware, software, associated telephony and home office furniture.
This Fund will operate on a "first come, first served" basis. Interested parties are encouraged to register interest early to avoid disappointment.
For more information or to request a copy of the pilot evaluation findings to date, please contact:
Sarah Belton on 0191 244 4008
Email: homeworkingfund@entrust.co.uk
*Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to terms and conditions.
If you are considering taking on home workers, this leaflet provides guidance to employers regarding the health and safety issues involved in home working. Please click here to download the guide published by the Health and Safety Executive.
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