Many of the greatest companies in the 21st century, including Virgin and IBM have built successful businesses providing people the freedom to work at home: when they want, where they want, and how they want. Here are the reasons why work from home is the future
1. Save Time and Money
People who can work from home will not spend time and money on petrol, cars or trains. Neither they spend the time to go to their office. The office is their home. Also, they will avoid the morning stress.
2. More Productivity
Many people who work from home claim to be more productive because they’re not in a loud environment or distracted by co-workers.
In fact, according to a Canada survey, homeworkers rank their productivity higher than office workers.
An employment agency said: “There are some obvious advantages of working from home that you’ve probably heard before – avoid the nightmare commute, work in your PJs.
“Working from home can really help to increase your productivity, as the absence of office distractions makes it easier to keep your head down and actually get your work done.”
3. Fewer sick days
The survey also found that home workers took fewer days off sick than those based in the office. People who can work from home are less likely to take sick days.
That’s because employees who have a cold or are mildly sick can still get work done at home, while office workers are more inclined to take the entire day off to avoid leaving the comfort of their home.
In addition, the better work-life balance means workers are less likely to get ill in the first place because their stress levels are typically lower.
4. Happier People
People generally being happier when they work from home – which means they are less likely to quit – parents with childcare responsibilities are also more likely to continue working for the company if they can work from home, as it gives them greater flexibility.
Plus, because working from home is seen as such as an attractive work perk, employees who have experienced it are less likely to leave for a firm that doesn’t offer flexible working.
Employees are generally happier if they can work from home thanks to the improved work-life balance
5. Hire the Best Talent
By having employees who work from home, companies can hire the best talent regardless of who or where they are. It means employers can work with people who don’t live in the USA or Europe or who have a disability so may not be able to travel to an office.
6. More Free Time and Better Health
Working from home allows workers to go to necessary appointments – the doctor’s, dentist or opticians – during their lunch break, which they may not have time for if they’re office based.
It also means employees can exercise or do stretches while at home, which they may feel embarrassed about doing at work – but is important for preventing back or joint problems which can come about as a result of a 9-to-5 job.
All this means improved health for employees, which in turn means employers are less likely to lose workers to sick or stress leave.
7. Companies Save Money
If employees work from home, companies can spend less money on office space, technology, and supplies. They have the employees they need for their business and also, they save money.