Home as the New Office-Work from home

Employee demands for flexible schedules and remote work alternatives will become the new normal once social separation measures are withdrawn and firms reopen. Providing flexible work arrangements has become increasingly widespread now that a lot of firms have seen how beneficial telecommuting is for his or her company or how work hours aside from the standard 9-to-5 may be implemented without sacrificing productivity (SHRM, 2021).

   Figure 1:Online meeting (Source: (TLNT, 2020)

Advantages

According to clicktime, (2020) following are the advantages of remote working.

·       A timetable that is adaptable.

You may handle your own projects without the need for an intermediary. You are not obligated to answer the phone when family members call, and you are free to have lunch whenever you please.

·       Environment created specifically for you.

Make your noise level exactly what you want it to be. It might be a loud noise or not. You can make your own adjustments based on your preferences.

·       Clothes that are comfortable.

You didn't want to look like a businessperson. You have the option of wearing clothing that are comfy for you. It might be a basic jean or a slim jean. When you're at an online meeting, you'll only want to dress professionally.

·   Making phone calls is more convenient

You won't have to search for a meeting location or dealing with a talkative coworker. All you have to do now is organize your surroundings in a comfortable manner.

·       Complete some weekend tasks.

You can finish things on weekends if you have time. Because you already own all of the accoutrements you desire.

·       There are no workplace distractions.

Avoid arguing the things you don't desire with your coworkers. There's also no need to be concerned about keeping the AC cold or printing equipment, among other things.

·       Spend less money.

You may save money by not having to go and having a free meal at home. Also, not wearing a professional uniform saves money.

·       Forget about the crowds and the traffic.

There is no traffic, making travel unpleasant.

          Figure 2(6 Tips for working remotely: (AmTrust financial, 2021)

Disadvantages

According to clicktime, (2020) following are the disadvantages of remote working.

·       Willpower.

It might be the result of heavy workloads. You have missed the favorable aspects.

·       Having problem sticking to a schedule.

At work, the order in which you accomplish activities is almost never the same as the order in which you perform them at home. It may be challenging to replicate your schedule and routines outside of the job.

·       Calls or pings that are crucial to you are being missed.

You may have missed vital phone calls or emails, causing problems.

  • Video Example for Work from Home issues

Figure 3:Online Video(Source: (11MinuteClass, 2020)

References

11 Minute Class, 2020. Struggling to work from Home. [Online]
Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE7hC4zdOBc
[Accessed 09 November 2021].

AmTrust financial, 2021. best practices work from home. [Online]
Available at: https://amtrustfinancial.com/blog/small-business/coronavirus-best-practices-work-from-home-policy
[Accessed 09 November 2021].

clicktime, 2020. Top 10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home. [Online]
Available at: https://www.clicktime.com/blog/top-10-advantages-disadvantages-working-from-home/
[Accessed 09 November 2021].

SHRM, 2021. Hybrid workplace. [Online]
Available at: https://www.shrm.org/.
[Accessed 09 November 2021].

TLNT, 2020. Stay remote 5 alternative approaches to return to work planning. [Online]
Available at: https://www.tlnt.com/stay-remote-5-alternative-approaches-to-return-to-work-planning/
[Accessed 09 November 2021].

 

 

 

Comments

  1. M D S PereraNovember 11, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    Dear Sandya

    A very fascinating topic and your post is of great value.
    Its one of the most recent HRM topics in discussion since the pandemic has induced most well recognized organizations to strategically implement the hybrid model. Thanks for sharing Sandya!

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  2. Irfan AlibahNovember 15, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    Work from home has been a new normal for many companies after the covid pandemic situation.
    Whenever a person has some symptoms of a particular sickness or any symptoms within family members, the management immediately requests the employees to work from home.
    This has ended the employees getting overloaded and busier than working in the office.. some persons likes working from home and some dislikes working from home..
    this blog
    provides very valuable details.. All thanks/ credits goes to the author.

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  3. Sanjaya BandaranayakeNovember 15, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    Wonderful and timely topic.I recommend everyone to have a look on the video as well. This is the best way to go forward at this time. Only thing is organisations and management has to develop a system to monitor the work done by the employees. Because when some employees over worked by the end of the day and some are relaxed.

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  4. Vishwa GunarathnaNovember 16, 2021 at 4:44 PM

    When it comes to deciding to work from home or in an office, carefully weigh your pros and cons and you will find what will best position you for success.

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  5. Nuwansiri RathnayakeNovember 19, 2021 at 9:43 PM

    A really valuable article with useful points. The video giving clear vision about the discussing points and it's really great. yes this is very recent concept that start with pandemic. Really successful and profitable concept specially for service providers. A really good article Sandya. Thanks for the sharing!

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  6. Asitha DNovember 29, 2021 at 8:36 PM

    Today, working remotely is the new normal and understanding the necessities to work remotely and their advantages and disadvantages is important to improve the performances of employees who are working remotely.

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  7. Imashi DayaratnaDecember 2, 2021 at 8:55 AM

    Loneliness, time management problems, and digital miscommunication are just some of the problems you may face if you work from home or have another remote arrangement. Companies also consider about these challenges and need to get corrective actions to get the best practice from employees.

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  8. Sujeewa RupasingheDecember 9, 2021 at 1:20 AM

    Work from home has many benefits, been a new concept came in to light with Covid 19 impact has improved with technology to a greater extend and keep improving.

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  9. Steffni_DDecember 15, 2021 at 7:04 AM

    Working from home might be a lucrative career option. It eliminates most of the traditional aspects of going to work, such as commuting and dressing in business attire, while decreasing social interaction and traditional means of accountability. It could be the best thing for you or the worst thing for you, depending on your preferred work style and culture priorities. So, if you're considering a work-from-home opportunity, there are a few things you should think about before making the leap.

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  10. Kamal NayanarangaDecember 15, 2021 at 7:59 AM

    Employees may find remote work interesting, but it wouldn't be such a significant trend if employers didn't see the benefits from their side of the desk as well. Work-from-anywhere policies can help businesses increase employee productivity, minimize turnover, and lower expenses (Cook, 2021).

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  11. E127918December 15, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    It is interesting to find literatures about this topic. 94 percent of employees surveyed in a Mercer study reported that remote work was either business as usual or better than working in the office, likely because it lacks the distractions, annoyances, and soft abuses that come with co-workers and middle managers. So why not yes to work from home. I think best thing we realized in this decade is work from home concept.

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  12. Hariz HaniffaDecember 19, 2021 at 7:13 AM

    Working from home expands the number of options available to organizations in terms of how they operate and organize themselves. With the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, home working has provided some companies the flexibility they need to keep their businesses running while prioritizing the health and well-being of their employees and customers as part of their public health responsibilities.Thank you .

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