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Teleworking as an individual
As an individual you may need to make the case for teleworking to your employer, because you are not included in any wider organisational implementation.
One reason for making a case might be because you have caring responsibilities. Currently employees with caring responsibilities for children and others have a right to request flexible working, which includes working at home. Making this case is quite a formal process and the Government's Directgov site "The right to request flexible working" takes the employee through a qualification questionnaire.
But outside those circumstances you may want to present a case to your employer. Before presenting a personal case, however, it is helpful to review your personal circumstances and suitability for teleworking. The Directgov site gives advice for considering the pros and cons of teleworking. A BusinessLink page gives thorough advice about using one's home as a workplace.
Our review of the benefits of teleworking and the advice for making a business case in medium and large organisations can help you make a personal case. Further guidance is also available:
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The actnow flex under its "Employees" tab, gives a page of practical advice for making a personal case
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Under its "Employers" tab, the same site gives a sample flexible working application form, which you could use as a template or checklist for approaching your employer.