Few if any small business owners who have the ability to work from home can complete their work without a computer.
Office equipment for home workers. The good news is we know a thing or two about working from home and the best tech. The disadvantage of this plan is cost. Home contents insurance normally excludes business equipment but most employers insurance policies cover any place of business. Stationery and office supplies.
Without any office provided desk mouse keyboard or internet that s a lot of gear to buy for just the basics. Consider a laptop if you intend to create a mobile office in addition to your home office or if your work often involves visiting clients or customers locations. Do your research so you select one that meets your specific needs. For other larger items eg ergonomic chairs height adjustable desks encourage workers to try other ways of creating a comfortable working environment eg supporting cushions.
A hmrc scheme states that you can claim back money for office furniture ink stationary and more to help you work from home it starts at 6 a week or 26 a month though you can claim for. But all companies who employ remote workers should help provide at minimum a home office equipment guide to help remote workers accumulate the tools to succeed on the job while working remotely says rachel hastings vice president of wfc resources a company that helps employers create a workplace that is both supportive and effective. Working from home and childcare. Additional insurance may be required if homeworkers have visitors or business meetings at home.
Providing equipment for employees who work at home. For example an office with a chaotic congested reception area with innumerable papers stacked on the table makes the place look extremely messy and unorganized. Advances in technology can allow you to create virtual teams where employees work together despite working from home. A basic virtual team could be two employees talking over the phone or you could use more sophisticated tools like high speed internet.
Following this model also puts the remote worker on equal footing with her colleagues in the home office and that could have morale and ultimately productivity benefits. For some equipment eg keyboards mouse riser this could mean allowing workers to take this equipment home. Our brief guide has more information. Employees who are working from home must get the same pay if they are working their usual hours.
Their usual terms and conditions still apply apart from having to work from home on a temporary basis. Purchasing all of this equipment and having it delivered to and set up in an employee s home office may be expensive.