The handbook makes clear that, from an employee perspective, teleworking can represent both convenience and a huge change to working lives. It can offer real benefits to both employers and their staff. Time and money saved on reduced travel and a greater capacity to integrate work with their broader lives can be strong attractions for employees. But potential disadvantages also exist. While teleworking may seem attractive, it does not suit every personality.
Some people find it quite difficult to cope without interaction and support from co-workers.
Sometimes, family members can be unco-operative. The hope that work and direct childminding can be integrated is usually dashed quite quickly. They do not often mix well. Without proper compensation for heating, lighting, telephones and other facilities, the employee will be out of pocket. Before starting telework employees need to ensure that their employment status is unaffected legally by the change in workplace.