The BBC's First Sight programme from February 1991 examined the potential for remote work for Londoners, noting that the necessary technology existed at the time. While some sectors had already embraced working from home, major businesses began to reconsider it as an economical strategy during a recession. Concerns from unions about worker exploitation and constant surveillance emerged, creating resistance. Alongside economic factors, the programme addressed the impact on family life and the psychological effects of remote work, highlighting a conversation that remains relevant in today’s work environment.
The BBC's First Sight programme highlighted that technology for remote work existed in 1991, with some London councils already implementing it amidst a recession.
As businesses looked to cut costs during the recession, the concept of working from home gained traction, despite initial resistance from unions over potential exploitation.
The program discussed the delicate balance of working from home with family life and the psychological effects of remote work on employees.
In early 1990s London, remote working was an emerging trend, prompting discussions around its feasibility, benefits, and challenges, which still resonate today.
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