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Resource Planning Manager: Assessment of Suitability for Home-based Working
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The purpose of this report is to assess the suitability of my position as Resource Planning Manager for home-based working.2 L/ y) c+ Y; z! F; j5 g. Y
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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.6 ~7 W; `3 [( I+ O* p
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.
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& f# l- Y: N7 k A0 h 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.2 a/ L ~5 t' y
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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. |