Remote work, the ability to work from anywhere, is not at all a new concept. But when the COVID-19 pandemic forced us out of our offices and into our homes, a great wave of employees and business owners began to wonder if this setup was the future for both their professional and personal lives. And as cities around the world started opening up, remote work setups only proved its popularity further.
So, why exactly are more and more people choosing remote working?
Better Work-Life Balance
A fear that a lot of people seem to have about remote working is the idea that you wouldn’t be able to separate your professional life from your personal one. Of course, remote work does have its own set of challenges, but to say that it completely eliminates work-life balance is a misconception. In fact, in a survey conducted by Owl Labs, remote workers have reported less stress, better focus, and as well as better work-life balance. This is due to multiple positive factors: more sleep, more independence, less distractions, no long commutes, and the like. It seems that overall, remote working provides workers—both employees and business owners—the comfort they need to do their job better.
Boost in Productivity and Motivation
Believe it or not, research shows that remote working may lead to more productive and motivated employees. In a survey conducted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, people reported that they were just as and even more productive than they were working at an office. Because of the flexibility and autonomy that comes with remote work, workers are willing to work harder and even take more initiative.
Access to Better Opportunities
When we talk about remote work, we often talk about what it can do for employees. However, even employers can reap the benefits of remote work. Because it’s been proven that people don’t need a traditional office in order to work efficiently and productively, business owners can save money on office space and other related expenses, which can be invested in other parts of the company. Moreover, they don’t have to limit themselves in the kind of talent they can recruit; they’re able to access a wider talent pool outside of their immediate vicinity—especially globally.
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