Why smarter working?

The adoption of mobile and flexible working practices through broadband enabled technology can potentially:

• Improve effective utilisation of business resources (staff, space, overheads)
• Contribute to business productivity
• Improve staff motivation and retention
• Open access to work for economically inactive groups constrained by economic, social or cultural circumstances
• Reduce pressure on the physical infrastructure (“smart growth”)

The benefits for the employer

Case studies have shown:

• Average productivity gain of 15%
• 20% average reduction in office space
• Reduced absence levels
• Improved staff retention (Incl increased number of maternity leave returnees)
• Happier employees

The benefits for the employee

• Better work-life balance (less in the way of stress)
• Reduced travel and commute costs
• Greater job satisfaction •

The social benefits

• Family friendly
• More inclusive
• Improved air quality
• Less congestion
• Communities and towns benefit (positive effects for ‘dormitory towns’)

In Plain English (Glossary)

For the purpose of the MATISSE pilot, below is the project's interpretation of the industry jargon:

• Mobile - Data capture at the point of contact or need.
• Teleworking - Home based or work location flexibility.
• Flexible Working - Changes to working times (but not to the amount of contracted hours).

MATISSE is an e-Hampshire initiative