Weighing up the home economics.
With technology making working from home more accessible, the financial and other benefits can make it an appealing employment solution all round. But there are downsides to the homework revolution, says Jane Bernstein.
Developments in technology - from the rise of the internet to mobilephones and sophisticated call distribution processes - mean working from
home is becoming a realistic option. The ability to
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