Introduction
/ s0 m$ i3 S5 @! l+ z4 Q" X The purpose of this report is to assess the suitability of my position as Resource Planning Manager for home-based working.7 }7 J) X5 q' [
Findings
' W! q% d+ R: f9 d My working pattern and that of my colleagues vary from week to week. During certain periods a large proportion of my time is spent doing fieldwork. This is followed by office-based work collating and recording the data collected. Once the results have been recorded, I proofread the colour copies of all reports and maps.4 P* V* K2 X3 u% e9 O9 w% ]* g' v
As regards communication with colleagues, department meetings are held once a fortnight. At all other times, the individual members of the team communicate either face-to-face or by phone, depending on their location. Apart from official meetings, the same results can be achieved whether I am in the office or working elsewhere.
% o6 s% h4 k+ E5 T Conclusion
6 J2 O" q9 V% x5 [8 w It is clear that I would be able to undertake the same duties while working from home for a large proportion of my time. Clearly, some days would be spent in the office for face-to-face communication with colleagues. It would also be necessary to use the technical facilities of the office at times. However, in order to be able to work effectively from home, I would need to be provided with a networked computer and printer.4 H1 e" K' [' J( M( y% i
Recommendations+ p& F9 k4 _! u- B( L
I would suggest that I should be given the necessary equipment to work partially from home for a trial period. After this time, further consultation should take place in order to reassess the situation. |