BENEFITS OF WORKING REMOTELY

What are the benefits of working remotely? In today’s world, more and more people are choosing to work remotely. There are many reasons for this – from its positive impact on the environment to its flexibility. But what is hybrid remote work? And what is remote working? Let’s take a closer look at these concepts and see just how beneficial they can be for your career and lifestyle.

What is remote working?

Remote working is any work where you’re not physically present in an office. This includes gigging (working as a contractor), freelance work, and part-time or full-time employment using virtual offices or collaborating over video calls.

What is hybrid remote work?

Hybrid remote work is a combination of traditional office-based work and remote working. Essentially, this means that you spend some time at your desk in an office setting, but other times you’re working from home or another location that’s convenient for you. This arrangement can be very beneficial because it offers both the productivity benefits of remote work and social interaction in an office setting. It also allows companies to scale their workforce without moving employees away from their families or homes. 

Benefits of working remotely

There are several benefits to structuring your business to allow for remote work:

1. Increased productivity.

One of the many benefits of working remotely is increased productivity during work hours. When you’re not distracted by social obligations and coworkers, you can get more work done during your day. This can save your company money and lead to less stress. According to the Huffington Post, employees that work from home are 13% more productive than those in the office. The reason for this is that those working from home can structure their day as they see fit. Instead of having to take breaks at specific times because everyone else is, they can take breaks as they please. If one of your employees can work remotely, you must let them. It could mean more productivity, increased chances of your company succeeding, and less stress.

2. Increased job satisfaction for your employees.

It makes it easier for employees to find work better suited to their specific interests and career paths. Thus, allowing employees to grow in their jobs and therefore increasing job satisfaction. And not to mention, when people are happy at work, they tend to do better work! This is why at IMO, our interns are always excited to work for organizations for increased job satisfaction and opportunities.

3. Reduced Operational Cost 

Every firm wants to reduce operational costs. Remote work is one of the most popular ways for firms to make do with less physical space. If you’re in a position to use remote work and think it works for your company, you may be interested in other benefits it provides!

4. Environmental Benefits

We’re all well aware of the adverse effects climate change (global warming) has on our environment and its associated risk. Climate change is hastened by the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane. The benefit of remote work on the environment has been well documented. For example, studies have shown that remote workers are more productive and innovative than their traditional office-based counterparts. Furthermore, they are less likely to cause environmental damage due to their reliance on technology. Many companies now rely on remote workers to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency.