So, with the World Cup upon us, employers are once again getting twitchy about the high levels of absenteeism - or 'throwing sickies' - which may well arise over the next few weeks.  No surprise there of course, based on the evidence of previous tournaments when big matches are scheduled, especially those involving the British teams.
 
Yet as an employer, the solution is firmly in your own hands.  Your HR departments will already be under varying legal, social and environmental pressures to introduce more flexible working practices.  And the good news is that, whatever cultural or organisational issues your organisation may have to address,   technology no longer presents a costly barrier. 
 
Easy-to-use voice and data collaboration tools providing secure remote access to your network, web conferencing, training and diagnostics are now within financial reach of even the smallest business.  As a result, staff can remain fully operational and stay in touch with colleagues and customers, wherever they are.
 
By doing this, employers can help their staff achieve a better work/life balance.  And, as recent surveys have shown, such moves are likely to have a really positive effect on staff satisfaction and retention levels - without damaging productivity.   Sounds like a winning goal to me.

What do you think?


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