Working remotely
The freedom to work from virtually anywhere
The NBN will make it much easier for people to work away from the office. Working remotely, or teleworking, means doing work regularly from a place other than the office—in most cases, from a home office. By delivering reliable, high-speed broadband to all Australian premises, the NBN will give more employees and employers the confidence to engage in telework. The NBN will make it easier to share files, collaborate and take part in high-definition video conferencing.
Why is it good for more Australians to work from home?
- Improve workforce participation opportunities
- Boost enterprise productivity
- Reduce urban congestion on roads and public transport, especially at peak times
- Reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption associated with commuting
- Improve the economic and cultural vitality of local areas as the workforce decentralises
- Provide time and cost savings for employees
Part of the Australian Government’s Digital Economy Goal is to double Australia’s level of telework so that at least 12 per cent of Australian employees have a telework arrangement with their employers. To increase awareness, Australia’s first National Telework Week will be held on 12–16 November 2012 to highlight the importance of working from home.
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