Working smart

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: How may work processes, buildings and office spaces need to be radically redesigned to reduce the use of resources?

Richard Hayler Senior Managing Director, Economic and Financial Consulting FTI Consulting

I AM a supporter of flexible working and believe that, appropriately implemented, it can improve productivity and staff retention. However, working from home does not necessarily, other than in terms of space utilisation, reduce the demand for resources. It redistributes the demand.