UK: PROS & CONS OF TELECOMMUTING
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A survey conducted by the Department of Social Policy at the University of Newcastle has revealed that advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. It has been predicted that by the year 2004 some 2mn people, or 10% of the population, will be working from home. Working from home is expected to improve the quality of life for thousands of employees and will enable parents to spend more time with their children. However, many telecommuters find it hard to keep family and work separate, and often work long hours despite not having to travel to and from work. This is said to often damage relationships and cause problems with family life. It has also been suggested that telecommuting can block career progression and keep people on a lower rate of pay. Many managers are said to dislike telecommuting because they find it difficult to work with people that are not within their view.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: LOW INTERNET USE BY SMALL FIRMS
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A survey conducted by Continental Research and published 29 October 2000 by Oftel says that small business in the UK lags behind bigger companies in the use of the Internet. The survey found that 49% of all small businesses were connected to the Internet with around 40% not having a computer that is used by staff on a regular basis. The survey revealed that 70% of medium sized firms already have access to the Internet. Many of the companies not using the Internet said that the Internet was not relevant to their business and would not offer any benefits. Other obstacles to wider computer and Internet use included fears over costs and a lack of knowledge about computer technology.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: VERDICT SEES HIGH STREET REVIVAL
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The high street is enjoying a revival in the UK according to a new report from Verdict which envisages growth in sales and space over the coming five years. The retail consultancy's High Street 2000 survey showed that just 16% of consumers favoured the continued development of out-of-town shopping centres, while nearly 50% expressed a preference to use their local high streets. Out-of-town shopping space has increased over the past ten years by 62%, while there has been no change in high-street space. Higher rents, the advent of e-commerce and price competition led to high street retailers relocating to less costly premises in recent years.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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