The way the world works drastically shifted in many ways following the pandemic. One of the biggest shifts was the transition of many businesses to working remotely from home. Over the past couple of years as the world has opened back up and become accustomed to a new form of normal, many businesses have opted to permanently adopt the work-from-home model, while some have moved employees back into the office.
If you’re considering whether offering a remote option for your employees would be beneficial, take a look at some positive aspects of remote work we think you should keep in mind.
More Autonomy
While this could be argued to be a bad thing, more autonomy for employees can be positive overall. When you take the time to hire hardworking, trustworthy people, you can have confidence that they will get their work done—even when unsupervised at home.
Sixty-five percent of remote employees have reported more job satisfaction and overall better well-being as a result of working from home compared to a mere 34% of in-office employees.
Expanded Hiring Pool
When you offer a remote work setting, the world is your oyster when it comes to hiring. Instead of being limited to a geographic location, your pool of potential candidates grows exponentially when the position can be performed from any location.
Financial Savings
The financial aspect of remote work can’t be overlooked. Employees save significant funds by cutting out commuting costs and other work-related expenses such as packed or bought lunches and appropriate work attire.
Likewise, companies also benefit financially from a remote work setting when there isn’t a need for a large office space, which includes costs like rent, electricity, water, maintenance, etc.
Work-Life Balance
Remote workers report lower stress levels and a better work-life balance. Employees gain hours out of their week when their commute consists of walking from the bedroom to the office. Remote work also allows employees to more easily incorporate physical activity into their day as well as practice healthier eating habits.
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