Auckland business leader echoes call to curb working from home

Minister Nicola Willis yesterday issued a three point directive to public service CEO's stating working from home is not an entittlement. It should only be agreed to if it does not compromise employee performance or agency objectives. Lastly, agencies must actively monitor the impact and prevalence of work from home agreements and report the information. Now the boss of Auckland Business Group, Heart of the City is urging the council and other employers to follow suit. But where does that leave workers, who may be happily ensconced in their home offices and aren't keen on rejoining the daily commute? Duncan Cotterill employment lawyer Jeremy Ansell spoke to Lisa Owen.