The Benefits of #workingfromhome : Why it’s More Productive than the Office
Working from home
(#WFH / #workingfromhome) has become more common in recent years. And the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend. We at Your FLOCK – the employee retention platform – were remote first rather than remote forced. And we, like many people, found that we are just as productive, if not more so, when working from home. As we are when working in a traditional office setting. Which we tried when we first launched.
In this blog post, written with the help of artificial intelligence, we will explore why this is the case for so many different companies. And discuss how to make the most of working from home. One of the biggest advantages of working from home is the lack of distractions and interruptions. As productivity expert and author Laura Vanderkam explains,
“Working from home allows people to create a more conducive environment for work, without the distractions and interruptions that can occur in a traditional office setting”
(Vanderkam, 2020).
By working from home, you have much more control over your environment. And can create a workspace that is conducive to productivity. Another advantage of working from home is the lack of commuting time. As remote work expert and author Leah Eichler explains,
“Working from home can save workers a significant amount of time and money that would otherwise be spent on commuting”
(Eichler, 2021).
By working from home, you can save this time and use it for other things,. Such as spending more time with your family or working on a personal project. This can also help reduce your stress levels. Which can in turn improve your overall productivity.
Of course, working from home is not without its challenges. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of face-to-face interaction with coworkers. As remote work expert and author Rachel Jay explains,
“Working from home can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection from the team”
(Jay, 2020).
To overcome this challenge, it’s important to make use of communication tools. Like video conferencing and instant messaging to stay connected with your coworkers. As a team leader you could also use the feedback from our employee retention platform – Your FLOCK. To give you themes you might like to use to help increase employee engagement. Increasing this engagement in work helps productivity too. It also helps us increase your employee retention by +25%.
But it’s not all plain sailing whilst not working in the office.
As another challenge of working from home is the need for self-discipline. When you’re not in a traditional office setting. It can be tempting to procrastinate or engage in activities that are not related to work. As productivity expert and author Sarah Cooper explains,
“Working from home requires a high level of self-discipline and the ability to stay focused and motivated without the structure and support of a traditional office”
(Cooper, 2020).
To overcome this challenge, it’s important to set clear boundaries for yourself. And to create a daily routine that helps you stay focused and productive.
In conclusion, working from home has many potential benefits: including:
– a lack of distractions and interruptions,
– the ability to customize your workspace
– the ability to save time on commuting.
While there are challenges to working from home. Such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and the need for self-discipline. These challenges can be overcome with the right approach. For many people, working from home can be more productive than working in an office.
Which is why the Apollo Technical website can give us this surprising stat that…
“Several studies over the past few months show productivity while working remotely from home is better than working in an office setting. On average, those who work from home spend 10 minutes less a day being unproductive, work one more day a week, and are 47% more productive.”
Which begs the question – if this is the case . Why are many team leaders and managers wanting people to come back to the office? Especially if the findings from ConnectSolutions are to be believed that:
“77% of those who work remotely at least a few times per month show increased productivity, with 30% doing more work in less time and 24% doing more work in the same period of time”.
So should your team leader or manager want you to come back to the office full time? If so then Prithwiraj Choudhury, who studies the future of work as an associate professor at Harvard Business School. Has a dire warning for them. As he is sure of one thing: hybrid working is here to stay.
““I don’t think any CEO should try to turn back time. Workers will demand flexibility – and rightfully so,” he says. Warning that firms which have obliged staff to return to HQ five days a week will find it harder to recruit and retain talent.”
That talent might just be you.
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References:
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahcooper/2020/04/15/the-pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home-what-you-need-to-know/?sh=3894bcba7f08
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/leaheichler/2021/01/26/the-benefits-of-working-from-home/?sh
- https://www.apollotechnical.com/working-from-home-productivity-statistics/
- https://www.raconteur.net/workplace/harvard-researcher-on-the-ideal-balance-of-remote-to-office-working/
