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It turns out that working remotely is even better than you might have thought.

It turns out that working remotely is even better than you might have thought.
Jun 1, 2021 · 2m 9s

The advantage of working remotely is that it affords more work-life balanceWorking remotely, even two decades ago, was nearly impossible for many businesses. A worker had to go to the...

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The advantage of working remotely is that it affords more work-life balanceWorking remotely, even two decades ago, was nearly impossible for many businesses. A worker had to go to the office in order to do their work. While these technological advances do have their advantages, they also have disadvantages. Blurred boundaries between professional and personal life. In order to balance their work and personal lives, many employees are concerned about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To be more productive and to feel happier at work, the ability to balance your personal and professional worlds is critical. The time saved on a long commute frees employees to better balance their work and personal lives. This results in hours worked being restored to their days.The employees that work remotely have a lot more freedom.It's obvious that having the opportunity to work remotely encourages employees to be satisfied, excited, and fulfilled. When Gallup studied the “State of the American Workplace,” they found that the “optimal engagement boost” is achieved when employees are away from the office for about three to four days. If you need to travel across the country to visit your family, we can help you plan a great vacation. Or will you be able to stay home in the afternoon and be present for your child's soccer game? If a traditional employee needs to request time off in order to perform these tasks, they will. However, even a remote employee can clock in from home or a regional headquarters upon arrival, as well as log in to make sure everything is in order. The employees appreciate the freedom of working from home, traveling abroad, or being in the office one day a week or three.A remote employee is more likely to be in a positive mood and productive.The best part about working remotely is the lack of commuting, no lunch rush, and no long hours away from family and friends. This greatly reduces stress, which improves health and well-being. Incorporation into company wellness programs, like access to the gym, is as important for remote workers with a flexible schedule as it is for those who work in an office setting.Increased productivity in the context of remote work is synonymous with working remotely.In today's day and age, companies are debating an all-time mystery: “If I don't see my employees working, are they really working?” Having trust in your employees, even when they work remotely, could open up the door to higher productivity than we've seen before. The data shows that when employees are able to push distractions such as the need for a cup of coffee, the desire for shorter commutes, and so on to the side to focus solely on their work, productivity thrives. Also, for example, in Stanford University's two-year remote work productivity study, the researchers tracked the activities of 500 employees and split them into two groups: those who worked remotely and those who worked in traditional settings. In addition to demonstrating equivalent work productivity gains as a full day's work, the remote working group showed improved work performance, reduced sick days, and a 50% decrease in employee turnover.Working remotely cuts costs for employers.Reducing the number of employees in the office also saves businesses money. So how? Now picture an office space as usual. When do you think you'll see new employees on the job? The spooky emptiness of abandoned towns can actually be costing your business thousands of dollars in unnecessary spending. Companies can consolidate their real estate footprint, allowing for more efficient workspace utilization when there are fewer people in the office. As a result, the company that took part in the Stanford study was able to save approximately $2,000 per employee o
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