More than a third of British workers now work outside traditional working hours, according to a poll by First Direct.

The survey comes two weeks before Work Wise UK stages the second
annual Work Wise Week (16 - 22 May) to continue the campaign to create
a ‘smarter’ working Britain. 

Phil Flaxton, chief executive of Work Wise UK, says: “What we are
seeing is the beginnings of a complete revolution in the way we work.
The changes are unavoidable, and crucial if the UK economy is going to
be able to compete in the global economy in the face of competition
already emerging from India and China.Those companies that don’t
change to meet market demands will not be here tomorrow.”

Work Wise Week is being staged by Work Wise UK, a major five-year
initiative, supported by the TUC and CBI, to encourage the widespread
adoption of new smarter working practices, such as home working, across
the UK.

Smarter working practices revolutionise the way people work and lead
to increased business productivity and competitiveness, reduced
transport congestion and pollution, improved health, assist
disadvantaged groups, and harmonise work and family commitments.

Further information about Work Wise UK, and how organisations can participate in Work Wise Week, can be found on the website (www.workwiseuk.org).

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