As we head into the summer months, more businesses are starting to consider what flexible working really means in 2025. Hybrid working is now the norm, but what about employees who want to take it a step further? Imagine working remotely from a family villa in Italy, a co-working café in Thailand, or a sunny garden in Cornwall.
For one DSE Assessments client, this idea became a formalised policy: a Global Remote Working Programme that allows employees to apply to work from anywhere in the world during July and August. As employee benefits go, it’s bold, innovative—and incredibly popular.
But understandably, many businesses hesitate to offer this level of freedom. The concern? How do you ensure health, safety, and compliance when your team is working from multiple countries and time zones? The good news is it’s more achievable than you think. With the right framework, policies, and support in place, global remote working doesn’t just become possible, it becomes a powerful tool for improving wellbeing, loyalty, and productivity.
The world of work has changed. Employees now expect flexibility—not just in hours, but in location. For younger workers, the idea of working while travelling is an exciting lifestyle choice. For working parents, it might mean spending the summer closer to family, or enjoying home life without the daily commute. For others, it’s about escaping routine, recharging creatively, or simply working where they feel most inspired.
Done well, remote working across borders can boost morale, engagement, and trust - all while supporting work-life balance. But only if the right safeguards are in place.
At DSE Assessments, we help employers put the right structure in place to support safe and effective global remote working. We focus on three pillars:
Each employee and location is different. You’ll need to assess:
Have a structured application and approval system for employees wishing to work abroad or remotely for any extended period of time? We recommend putting guidance in place around:
Providing a simple checklist can make this process smooth and transparent for everyone involved.
Equip your people with the knowledge and tools to work safely from anywhere. This could include:
It’s Not About Perfection—It’s About Proactivity
You may not be able to replicate your office setup in every location, but you can take reasonable, proportionate steps to ensure employees understand how to work safely and take responsibility for their own wellbeing. Your duty of care as an employer still applies. But so does the employee’s responsibility to manage their own setup with the tools and information you provide.
With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start reviewing your policies. You don’t need to offer open-ended global remote working, but even allowing short-term flexibility can make a huge difference to morale and loyalty.
Whether your employees want to work from a cottage in Devon or a café in Lisbon Can we replace this with a family home if Lisbon ?, DSE Assessments can help you ensure their DSE health and safety isn’t compromised—no matter where they’re dialling in from.
Ready to support your team beyond the office? Contact us today to explore how we can help you set up a compliant, scalable global remote working policy for summer and beyond.
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