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' E7 V* H9 V" Q: r3 \& v Resource Planning Manager: Assessment of Suitability for Home-based Working
8 E' i- v" e, x! S& | Introduction
) l/ n% } U8 Z; T$ H The purpose of this report is to assess the suitability of my position as Resource Planning Manager for home-based working. 6 h* k3 w8 `$ [) G
Findings 0 e2 @" l5 [/ j
My working pattern and that of my colleagues varies from week to week. During certain periods a large proportion of my time is spent doing fieldwork. This is followed by office-based collating and recording the data collected. Once the results have been recorded, I proof-read the colour copies of all reports and maps. % X1 U* \+ n0 B" m
As regards communication with colleagues, department meetings are held once a fortnight. At 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. 7 |# E t& u) N6 \% W( s1 }
Conclusion 9 A( { ~5 @7 v9 ~
It is clearly that I could be able to undertake the 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 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. 5 _( g$ W, g2 I0 h2 I+ t/ l% E8 s9 r; P
Recommendations
; h' d3 M2 m9 T) q* |0 m, v 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. |