More companies are said to be waking up to the benefits of letting staff work from home and other remote locations and they rarely need to set foot in the office.

Is this good for work-life balance but bad for company communication?

Find out what the attitude is among firms on your patch.

Is the cost of the new technology still an obstacle?

Do they think home-working is good for staff morale?

Are company intranets helping people stay in touch with life back at the office?

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