Introduction% ~6 s4 e2 ]( |* B+ g' O! C
The purpose of this report is to assess the suitability of my position as Resource Planning Manager for home-based working. R- [" E* x5 E9 Y* r
Findings
1 G: M: z( {# u0 v' k2 j- j 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.* y; j- N @' h: t% t
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.8 b: O6 G1 x; X; P; ]
Conclusion; O0 D5 w2 m0 b: O, n9 H
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.7 [! R% \' `8 M7 y0 ?; }
Recommendations3 _ {+ r9 L- q# e2 l9 M2 d9 ?0 h) G
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. |