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Key Drivers

  • more hours on the road: employees are spending an increasing proportion of their time outside the office. From 25% of working hours 2 years ago, to an anticipated 42% in 2 year’s time.
  • no ‘typical’ working day: work day patterns are becoming increasingly fragmented as a result of globalisation
  • virtual workplace relationships common: business people increasingly work in virtual teams across geographical borders
  • communication is the main out of office activity: whether via face-to-face meetings, by phone or email.
  • productivity is high: business professionals have been quick to embrace the shift towards greater mobility, with the majority feeling as or more productive working outside the office as within it.
  • wireless technology increasingly pervasive: most professionals own a laptop and wireless hotspot usage is a growing trend.
  • control over professional and personal lives
  • EU to boost mobile working: the majority of businesses see EU enlargement as a future driver of mobile working