Following on from  February's 'National Telework Week' in the US read more , today Switzerland marks it's second annual 'Home Office Day'.

Sponsored by industry giants such as Microsoft, Swisscom and SBB, last year the event prompted thousands of people to work from home and enjoy the many benefits of teleworking. Organizers of the event say that one Home Office Day provides a reduction of 1,240 tonnes of CO2 per year.

"This is reason enough to revive the Home Office Day in 2011- as a stimulus to encourage a break with conventional wisdom and prove that quality of life, productivity and climate protection are not antgonistic terms" say the organizers.

The official website www.homeofficeday.ch offers tips on how to make a success of the teleworking day, such as conducting virtual meetings, taking a lunch break, and dressing appropriately for teleworking...in other words, not to work in your PJ's!!