1 August 2007
Working from home could have both psychological and physical health benefits, new research has found.
The findings support the notion that using a broadband connection to work remotely from home would better a person's health, principally as a result of cutting the stress of commuting from their day.
It appears that workers' attitudes are already in line with the health benefits of working from home after almost half of the respondents to a survey admitted they would feel healthier if they did not have to endure a stressful commute after waking up.
Almost three quarters also said a chance to spend extra time with family and friends would be the most important factor in them deciding to stay at home.
However an unreliable broadband connection could lead to more stress than a typical commute if it meant that work is not communicated between colleagues, slowing the working process down.
Stephen Beynon, Managing Director of ntl: Telewest Business, said: "Commuting is a hassle for many people, especially for those who have commitments outside of work and need flexibility."
"No one likes a long journey and unsurprisingly people can feel stressed by long commuting times."
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