1. Working Environment Office Layout

4. Open Plan Office Consists of a large area where many employees work together. Examples include: School Office Call Centre

10. Working Practices There are several different types of working practices available to employees in many jobs now. Each working practice has their own advantages and disadvantages. The slides to follow will detail the most common working practices today!

12. Full Time Advantages Disadvantages The same person is doing the job all of the time therefore they will be good at it. Lack of flexibility in working hours. All of the benefits that go with the job will be earned. Less time to spend with family and friends.

14. Part time Advantages Disadvantages May suit the employee due to family or other commitments. It may be costly to the employer to employ a number of part-time staff. Allows flexibility to do other jobs. Due to demands of the job the employee may end up working an increased number of hours.

18. Job Share Advantages to the employee Advantages to the employer Employees can control how the job is done. Valued employees can be retained. Increased flexibility for other commitments. It can increase the skills available as you have two staff who each have a different talent and skill range.

20. Homeworking Advantages for employee Disadvantages for employee You choose the hours you can work. Social contact can be lost. Employees can fit work around other commitments. Training opportunities can be missed out on. Advantages for employer Disadvantages for employer Rent for office space can be reduced. It is hard to monitor your employees work rate. There may be a wider range of labour to choose from. There may be issues regarding confidential or other information.

22. Teleworking Advantages Disadvantages Flexibility to choose where to work. The working environment may be busy and noisy. Reduces travel time to and from the office. There is no sense of ownership of a desk or workspace.

24. Hot Desking Advantages Disadvantages Saves space therefore saves money. Employees feel insecure as they have no set space in the office. Encourages employees to be organised and tidy. No personal touches around the office such as family photographs.