Firms advised to reassure staff over home working fears

James S Murray
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Survey finds drop off in mobile working as nervousness over job security prompt staff to spend more time in the office

Businesses are being urged to persevere with home working initiatives designed to curb carbon emissions and bolster productivity, after new research revealed staff are increasingly reluctant to work from...

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