Six out of ten employees say that they are financially better off because they have the flexibility to work from home, according to research by BT Business.

Nearly half of respondents believe they save between £10 to £20 per day on travel by working from home, with additional savings coming from not having to buy lunch.

"Anything employers can do to help their staff save money in the current climate is not only great for morale but can also have a big impact on performance," said Bill Murphy, Managing Director of BT Business.

"We are seeing more and more businesses offering staff the opportunity to work remotely and this flexible approach is proving to be a double win for employers and their employees."

The research was commissioned due to National Work From Home Day, which takes place on Friday the 15th of May.