Permissiveness, informality and variety
Until recently most telework in UK was based on private agreement between manager and employee
As early as 1991, HM Treasury* guidelines said “local management should decide” on a case by case basis
Mixed results from formal schemes (wrong reasons, wrong timing, inappropriate use of technology, unprepared managers, suspicion about management motives . . . )
Strong grass roots movement (Telecottages Association, Special Interest Groups, self employed etc)
* National Government authority for public service pay and conditions