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Remote work is nothing new; many freelancers and entrepreneurs practised it for years.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to adapt their businesses to restrictions and social distancing, making working from home common. Only 15% of respondents worked remotely before the pandemic. More than 70% have worked remotely since 2020, and about half of all respondents say they expect to work remotely over the next six months. More than 30% hope to work remotely permanently.
Reducing office rent costs is certainly a major advantage for entrepreneurs who found the pandemic financially difficult. Even businesses less affected by sudden global changes are more willing to try fully or partly remote arrangements. Remote work should not, however, be expected to eliminate 100% of office rental costs. Employers must remember to provide staff with an appropriate workspace at home, including lending computers and monitors and settling electricity and internet expenses.
According to a Statista report, employees name these as the greatest advantages of remote work:
a flexible schedule;
the ability to work from anywhere;
no commuting;
the opportunity to spend time with or care for family;
the ability to work at home.
Productivity when working remotely undoubtedly depends on different factors than it did in the office. Respondents agree that home office work requires good organisation of one's workspace and working time.
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When asked what advice they would give others starting remote work, respondents said:
maintain work-life balance;
consider relationships with other employees;
choose a comfortable workspace where one can concentrate.
Not everyone knows how to do this, however, and some find it hard to draw a line between work and private life because their professional and living spaces overlap. Employers should support such employees, for example with training on adapting to the new reality.
Some market sectors can be expected to benefit more from remote work than others. Those requiring face-to-face contact or specialised equipment, such as laboratory equipment, cannot switch to remote work. Computer-based occupations have a good chance of changing substantially and moving to a hybrid or fully remote model. Technological development is bringing more services online, such as online therapy sessions. This shows that technology will play a greater role in daily work, and home office is here to stay.
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Summary
Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111309/biggest-benefits-to-working-remotely/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1199110/remote-work-trends-covid-survey-september-december/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1111316/biggest-struggles-to-remote-work/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1220151/remote-work-private-life-boundary/
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