Home office: Advantages and disadvantages

Home office is not a new concept, but the pandemic has changed a lot the way people do business, and multinational companies and small and medium business owners need more flexibility, given the changing needs and objectives of the businesses.

Working from home is not for everyone; both employees and business owners have their own set of values ​​and priorities and it is important to consider the pros and cons before making a decision in this regard.

Here are some home office pluses:

- more flexibility: working from home allows people to work in the most productive times for them, to create a workflow that works best for them, to set their own pace - and this will result in a higher degree of satisfaction and higher morale for the employees.

- time-saving: eliminating commuting and traffic jams leads to more time with the family or participating in other activities that support employee well-being.

- Improved focus: no distractions, other office or factory noise and interruptions from co-workers, increases the focus on work, and distractions from home can be controlled more easily.

- work-life balance: it is often difficult to find a healthy work-life balance and working from home can make it a little easier to find and maintain that balance.

The disadvantages may be:

 

- Social isolation: working in the absence of colleagues, without face-to-face interactions, can be isolating and lonely and you can lose the feeling of belonging to a team.

- self-discipline is needed: in order to focus on work every day, when you are at home, requires a lot of self-discipline and motivation.

- Less ad hoc learning: Office staff are constantly learning from their colleagues, and more effort is needed at home to look for learning opportunities on their own.

The home office brings many challenges, but with the right planning and the right mindset, they can be overcome.