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Press Release | Director of Research appointed by Telework Association

We are pleased to announce that Peter Thomson has recently been appointed as Director of Research for the Association.

Peter joins us after a distinguished career in HR and as an internationally recognised expert in the field of flexible working. He worked for Digital Equipment for 18 years where he was head of HR for Northern Europe and for the last 15 years has been Director of the Future Work Forum at Henley.

He brings to the Association his in-depth experience from running the leading centre of expertise in the future of work and from his research into the management of remote teams. He will be directing a new research programme starting with a survey of home working productivity and focussing on the business benefits of teleworking and other  new work patterns.
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Note to editors

About the Telework Association:
The Telework Association is the leading European organisation promoting flexible and remote working and providing services to individuals and organisations involved in telework. Founded in 1992, the association provides regular communications to members in the form of a weekly newsletter and a quarterly magazine.

The association has carried out research into various aspects of remote working and is currently investigating the productivity of home working compared with conventional work. As well as carrying out its own research, the association has gathered expertise from other sources and provides information to members both corporate and individual.

As promoters of teleworking the Association is able to provide informed comment on issues such as government policy and business practice in the field of remote working. The association supports teleworking as a solution to business problems, a contribution to environmental goals and a source of improved quality of life.

For further information contact:

Peter Thomson, Director of Research email or telephone 01491 628143
Shirley Borrett, Development Director email or call 07831 307890
Brian Higton, Chairman, email or telephone 01560 323444

HOW TO JOIN

Access to the members' area of our website is only available to paid up members of the Telework Association. Have a look at the Join Information page to see the benefits of membership for individuals and organisations, as well as the fees . If you would like to join, please click 'create new account' in the panel below. Once you have filled in your details you will receive an email with information about how to pay your subscription.

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Tel: 0800 616008

The Teleworking Handbook

The Teleworking Handbook, now on its fourth edition, is the essential guide to working from where you want. It is packed with information and advice on matters such as:

  • company teleworking
  • teleworking centres
  • self-employed teleworking
  • training and equipment
  • opportunities and resources
  • staying safe and legal

It is the official handbook of the Telework Association and you will receive a copy if you become a member. Alternatively you can simply buy a copy of the book.