‘Less than a quarter of home workers earn over £300 a week’ – study
More agents from multiples than independents are opting to become home workers, new research shows.
Data from 600-member network Future Travel reveals that 42% of its home workers came from high street multiples, and a further 31% from the independent sector.
Less than a quarter (24%) earn more than £300 a week, 13% between £201-250 a week and 18% between £151-200 a week.
The company questioned home workers on their working hours, revealing that 45% work 41-60 hours a week and 22% more than 60 hours a week.
Almost 40% cited childcare responsibilities as the main reason for switching to home working, while 22% see an opportunity to earn more money and 14% want to change from working in an agency branch.
The study found that working from home held a number of benefits including independence, flexible hours, more time with the family, saving of time and money, the ability to command a higher income and a better quality of life.
The profile of Future Travel home workers interviewed is 80% female, with almost a quarter having six-10 years experience in travel. Thirty seven per cent of respondents were aged 30-39, 30% aged 40-49 and 20% aged more than 50.
The company, part of the United Co-op Travel Group, also asked home workers how long they had been working with the company and why they chose it.
Eighty five per cent had been with the company between 0-5 years and had chosen Future Travel because it suited their lifestyle, it was recommended by a friend, offered the best overall package or because of its reputation.
Report by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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