Managing home workers, remote workers, lone workers

Home, remote and lone workers are becoming increasingly commonplace. Key issues include communication and how to manage and motivate people remotely.

Extended flexible working rights and technology have made homeworking increasingly attractive. Here's how to support homeworking for your employees.

Answers to FAQs about home workers, including your rights to require people to work from home or to refuse a home working request.

Frequently asked questions on your responsibilities towards staff who work remotely, and the rights they have to act on behalf of your business.

Read this leaflet from the Health and Safety Executive to find out more about what you need to do as an employer to keep your homeworkers safe.

Now all employees have the right to request flexible working, which can include working from home, you may receive more queries about this.

You need to make sure you safeguard employees who work alone - here are the key steps to take to keep them safe, and keep you legal.

Read about your responsibilities for the safety and security of your employees if you employ lone workers in this employer's guide from the BSIA.

If you have employees that regularly work alone, or outside of normal working hours, you have responsibility for their health, safety and welfare.