Most business managers think employees who take work-from-home days actually use the time for personal activities and for arranging their social lives. But two-thirds of employees say working from home makes them more productive or likely to work longer hours. That's the boss-staff disconnect, according to Mitel Networks Corp.'s annual telework survey, conducted in the UK earlier this year. The Ottawa-based communication technology vendor – which sells telework equipment – also learned that 18% of employees would like the opportunity to work from home, and 55% believe it's an acceptable option for workers on any level of the corporate ladder.

Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.

Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now.