Working from home is certainly nothing new. Many business professionals worked remotely long before the pandemic reared its ugly head in 2020. Most of them report that they much prefer their remote work situations. Pandemic or no pandemic, the working from home routine is regularly heralded as being a beneficial situation for both businesses and their employees.
Here are three reasons working from home is better for your business:
1. Working from home saves everyone money.
For employees, a remote work situation means no more spending money on commuting. Needless to say, both gas costs and transit fees become non-factors. For employers, a ton of money can be saved on office space rental. With fewer workers coming into the office, a business owner can reduce the size of his or her business location.
“With fewer people in the office, companies can condense their real estate footprint, allowing for more efficient workspace usage,” affirms WeWork. Their website goes on to highlight a Stanford study of remote workers. It found that the participating company saved nearly $2,000 per employee on its office space rent, simply by using the space more efficiently.
2. Working from home eliminates distractions.
Professionals who work remotely find that the home environment is one that helps them to concentrate better. At work, you are surrounded by co-workers who may wish to discuss non-business matters throughout the day. Sure, this can help to break up the monotony of the work day. But, for many people, getting work done first and enjoying leisure time after is much preferred to a staggered work day.
As ClickTime points out, a top advantage of working from home is the elimination of office distractions. “Avoid co-workers debating the merits of cryptocurrency, sirens wailing outside your window (and) the AC kicking in as you hide your icicle tears,” lists the website.
3. Working from home promotes better mental health.
We all know that work can be stressful. For many professionals, working from home is the solution to work-related stress. For example, gone are the requirements to take breaks at specific times of the day. They are replaced with autonomy and freedom to work at your own pace and on your own schedule. Enjoying better mental health is known to encourage greater productivity from workers.
“With no commute, no lunch rush, and no long hours in the office away from family or friends, working remotely can improve the health and wellness of employees by reducing stress – and limiting exposure to potentially sick coworkers,” notes WeWork, “But employers shouldn’t skip a wellness plan in the remote workplace; inclusion in company wellness programs, such as access to the gym, is just as important for those with a flexible work schedule.”
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