The home is once again becoming a factory

Article Abstract:

The growing trend towards working at home in the UK will have significant economic repercussions. People will need larger homes, and there will be growing demand for electronic communications. Cheap commuting services may become less significant, while insurance companies will have to adjust their policies and the way they service their clients. The factory, the key system of production since the early 19th century, will play a diminishing role in the UK economy.

Diversified Companies, Telecommuting

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This downturn can have its upsides, if you're wise

Article Abstract:

UK companies should use the prospect of an economic downturn to reassess their human resources. Fear of a downturn can act as an impetus to identifying staff capabilities, and companies should seek to align their goals with the hopes and aspirations of individual employees.

Labor market

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Join the club, it's a friendly sort of workplace

Article Abstract:

New trends in workforce structure in the UK, such as more people working remotely, are discussed. It is suggested that workplaces will take on a club atmosphere, with different people using them each day.

Management, Work environment, Labor supply, Labor force

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