working from home
Why working from home is the
next best thing
Unlike before, the work
landscape has changed drastically. It has become increasingly harder to go to
work under the conditions we are all in now.
For
instance, traffic is becoming worse to the extent that it’s already a hassle to
go to work. Moreover, it’s getting harder to deal with colleagues that don’t
exactly have the right work ethics.
Luckily,
there’s a solution for all these. And that’s working from home. Many companies
have been adopting this strategy because of its benefits.
Here are
the reasons why working from home is the next big thing:
Time
Since we can only do so much at a given time, doing
a job at home will give us less stress or less fatigue. On the other hand, we
get more energetic and more creative because you’re comfortable at home and
free from office noises. Moreover, you’re free from anyone constantly
monitoring your work, which, in a way, can make you even more productive.
By working from home, you’re given much flexibility
in terms of time and schedule. You have more time to do more jobs in a day.
Travel time to the office can be used to do your work. Another bonus is that if
you’re working from home, you’re not limited to a specific time frame. You can
work anytime and even at night if you’re a night owl.
Moreover, people who work from home can go to
appointments and do errands they need to do without having to file leaves
Savings
Another advantage of working from home is getting
more savings. Working from home means savings on transportation costs. You
don’t need to pay for the train or bus to get to work. More so, if you use your
own car, you don’t need to pay for gas and parking fees when you work from
home.
Office attire won’t be a requirement as well when
you start working from home. This means you can also save on apparel costs. At
home, you can wear just plain shirts and shorts. No need to purchase fancy work
shoes as well. If you have a child, working from home also allows you to save
money by not hiring a babysitter.
More Opportunities
People who are in sales or marketing can cover more
customers through telemarketing. Instead of reporting for work in the office,
you can cover new geographic areas or meet new customers.
You can help companies expand in new locations
without physically setting up offices in all the new locations. The company can
allow new employees to work in their location and just report through emails or
any communication channels/software of the company.
Fewer Sick Leaves
People who work from home take a fewer number of
sick leaves as compared to those based in the office. This is because employees
who are mildly ill or have a little flue can still have work done in the
comforts of their homes. However, employees who work in the office are more
inclined to take leaves.
Talent Pool Expands
From the employer’s perspective, by having a pool
of employees working from home, the company can hire anyone, wherever they may
be based.
The company can hire people whose resident
is very far from the company to work from their home. In this way, they have
opportunities to get people with the right skills for the company.
Conclusion
It is notable that technology cannot completely
change human behavior. People get tired, depressed, burn out, exhausted, and
many other work-related conflicts. Working in an enclosed office space with
several employees close to each other can sometimes create an undesirable
working environment. These are the reasons, among others, on why working from
home is the next big thing.
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