In anticipation of severe transit congestion due to high intercity traffic during the London 2012 Summer Olympics & Paralympics, London’s transport system called for alternate workstyles such as teleworking (a.k.a. telecommuting). Many companies and residents took part in this movement and began teleworking. As a result, in addition to avoiding traffic congestion during the London 2012 Summer Olympics & Paralympics, companies that implemented telework developed infrastructure for business continuity, reported a rise in employee productivity and satisfaction, and improvements to work-life balance.
2012年，伦敦奥运会及残奥会时，因预测市中心地区会在会期因游客激增导致交通混乱而给市民的日常通勤造成困扰。伦敦市交通局等机构因此而开始呼吁市民更多尝试远程办公（teleworking）以减少通勤从而缓解交通压力。
各类宣传和试行的结果，不仅是成功地在伦敦奥运会及残奥会期间，使城市的交通压力得到极大缓解；引进远程办公制度的企业也借此契机构筑并完善其业务延续性计划（Business Continuity Plan，简称BCP），促进了生产力的同时更让员工对于公司的满意度也得以提升。而从员工处，也得到了因为可以远程办公而让自己可以更好地平衡工作与生活等正面反馈。