Define secure, compliant, and dependable remote working practices.
Download our free Remote Working Policy template to formalise how your organisation enables safe, effective remote work, keeping you aligned with ISO requirements and regulatory expectations.
What a Remote Working Policy Is and Why It Matters
A Remote Working Policy is a formal framework defining how employees access company systems, handle information, comply with internal protocols, and maintain productivity while working outside traditional office environments.
It typically covers:
- Approval workflows for remote access
- Data security, device, and network safeguards (e.g. VPN, encryption)
- Defined roles and responsibilities for remote operations
- Alignment with HR, IT, and information security standards
This policy document acts as a control artefact within your company’s governance and risk management framework, particularly under ISO 27001 (Annex A.6.7 for remote working controls).
Implementing a structured policy can support compliance with ISO 22301, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001, as well as internal audit-readiness and operational resilience.
The relevance of this policy has never been stronger:
- Research from StandOut CV (2025) reports that 40% of UK workers are working remotely in some capacity, 14% fully remote and 26% hybrid, reflecting the shift from temporary remote work to a long-term operational norm (Source: StandOut CV, Remote Working Statistics UK 2025).
- ISO 27001:2022 Annex A 6.7 requires businesses to have policies and security controls for remote environments – demonstrating control over remote access risks through governance, technical safeguards, and personnel training.
Without a formal policy, organisations leave themselves exposed to:
- Security threats from unmanaged access, weak encryption, or unvetted equipment
- Regulatory non-compliance (e.g. UK GDPR, remote worker policy obligations)
- Performance and wellbeing uncertainty in remote teams
- ISO and audit non-conformities that could jeopardise certification
Our template helps convert informal or unstructured remote working into a controlled, consistent, and auditable process, optimising security, compliance, and resilience.
How Activ’s Template Supports ISO and Regulatory Requirements
Activ’s Remote Working Policy template offers a structured foundation to:
- Support secure remote access and device controls in alignment with ISO 27001 (Clause A.6.7)
- Embed remote capabilities within ISO 22301 continuity planning
- Maintain defined roles and workflows that tie into ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 45001 wellbeing standards
Use this policy to promote clarity and consistency, whether you’re drafting documentation in response to an ISO audit or reviewing your risk framework.
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Designed to be practical, audit-aware, and easy to adapt our Remote Working Policy template lets your organisation formalise remote practices with credibility and efficiency.
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