With the World Health Organization elevating the Coronavirus outbreak from an epidemic to a pandemic, millions of businesses are now forced to contend with the prospect of managing a completely remote workforce. Let’s be real, no matter where you’re working from, you’re still doing just that: working. In this new landscape, where the traditional office setting is being redefined, it becomes crucial to recognize the Advantages of Working from Home and adapt to a more flexible and resilient approach to work.
So, should you work from home or work from the office? It honestly comes down to what environment you’ll be most effective in, along with what industry you’re in. (And how nice your home office is.) Considering the Advantages of Working from Home, such as increased flexibility, reduced commuting stress, and improved work-life balance, may also play a crucial role in making this decision.
One person’s productivity booster can be another’s distracting disaster.
With that said, let’s take a look at some of the classic benefits of telecommuting !!
Flexible schedule. You can take breaks at any moment, feel no rush to hang up on your family members when they call, and eat lunch at any weird time you want.
Custom environment. Setup your noise level just the way you want it — somewhere between insanely quiet to being at the front row of a Flosstradamus show.
Cozy clothes. You get to wear those sweatpants from college with the letters peeling off, or the leggings your friends don’t know you own. (And hopefully never will.)
It’s easier to make calls. You won’t have to scramble to find a conference room or deal with a particularly chatty co-worker. (Granted, kids and pets at home can make this tough for some remote employees.)
Knock off some weekend to-do’s. That Mt. Everest laundry pile waiting for you? That thing you set a reminder to get from the store 11 weeks ago? Cross. It. Off.
No office distractions. Avoid co-workers debating the merits of cryptocurrency, sirens wailing outside your window, the AC kicking in as you hide your icicle tears.
Zero commuting. From bed to … bed? Hey I’m not judging, it’s nice.
Save money. Lunch is expensive if you work in a city or downtown. In San Francisco, it’s not crazy to see a $15 sandwich or $4 coffee. At home, you can save big time by going to the store and preparing food.
Forget crowds and traffic. No stuffing yourself into a rickety transportation tube, having people scuff your new shoes, or walking behind agonizingly slow people who apparently don’t know what a straight line is. (Am I bitter? No … not bitter … )
More time with loved ones. Take care of a sick significant other at home, be ready for your kids earlier in the day, get some extra snuggles in with your doggo, or simply get some quite time to yourself !!
Stay Home and Be Safe.
Happy Working from home to all !!
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Written by Tanya Raval. Special Thanks to Tanya from TIGI HR Solution Pvt. Ltd.
