WORK FROM HOME (WFH)

 Does “work from home theory” effective?

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies all over the world to send their employees home to work virtually, remote work had a big moment in this situation.

 As we’ve long known, work from home has a host of advantages. Among those advantages some you may already be aware of, and some that may open your eyes even more to work from the home impact on employers, employees, and the economy.

A Happier, Healthier Work Life

            Figure 1: Working from home and its advantages of overworking an office (source: Peachy essay)

Due to this new concept of working employees tend to be more loyal happier, because working from home has been providing more time for leisure, shown to lower stress, and improve personal relationships.

 In addition to personal health and well-being, industrial relations can be more positive without the distractions that come along with an in-office job. A new concept of working can give employees the time and environment needed to make healthy choices and right decisions.

 

Increased Productivity and Performance

Working from home usually leads to fewer interruptions, a quieter noise level, fewer office politics, and fewer meetings which lead to increased productivity.

 

Work from home allows employees and companies to focus on performance entirely. Unfortunately, working in an office couldn’t create “True positives” that can lead to favoritism and bias.

 

Money Savings

Before the emergence of this theory employees had to spend more money on the way to their work. People who work from home can reduce such all spending and can save all of them. Gas, car maintenance, transportation, parking fees and more can all be reduced from employee spending entirely.

 

Better Work-Life Balance

Employees can begin and end their day as they choose, as long as their work is complete and leads to better outcomes.

Attending an online fitness class in the morning, dropping kids off at school, running some errands, etc. are all easier to balance when work from home.

 

A Customizable Office

With this new working concept, employees could be built a comfortable home office at will.  Whether employees simply want a more ergonomic chair or that require specialized office equipment due to health issues, they can set up a home office and make it whatever they want.

 

References

Forbes, Think Productivity With Work From Home Is Improving? Think Again. Here’s What You Must Know, Viewed 26 July 2021, https://www.forbes.com

Business News Daily, Working from Home Increases Productivity, Viewed 26 July 2021, https://www.businessnewsdaily.com