There is little doubt that a degree of remote working appeals
to most employees. It provides flexibility, helps with childcare
and cuts down wasted time and money spent commuting.
However, many would argue that just because employees like
it, doesn’t necessarily mean its good for the business? That
then leads us to ask what business benefits remote working
brings?
One of the biggest benefits of remote working is that those
with access like it. Remote working can be a great way to
attract digital workers in a competitive market, as well as
increase retention and improve staff morale.
Remote working can be a great way to attract digital workers
in a competitive market. It helps avoid the usual problems
with childcare and helps attract more experienced employees
who have family commitment.
Reducing commuting time also puts more money in
employees pockets, effectively increasing their take home pay.
Research shows that people working from home tend to be
more focused. Some employers fear that home is full of
distractions such as TV, household chores and the temptation
to lie in of a morning, But these distractions are insignificant
compared to the distractions in the workplace.
Phone calls, meetings, colleagues, noise and other distractions
make the office a far worse place to focus than home,
especially for the digital worker.
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