The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. office grind was never going to be the only norm for the modern labor force. Over the years, the recent rise of remote work has opened new ways in people’s approaches to building their careers. But more than anything else, remote work has been a game changer for both employers and employees who can work from anywhere in the world, choosing their work hours.
Remote work is known as the work that can be done outside the traditional office; it might be from home, co-working spaces, and at times from cities or countries other than the office location.
Remote work and flexibility are adequately advantageous to the employer and employee. This allows the employer more space for many business opportunities without worrying about the cost of office rent, utilities, and other rent expenses. To the employee, it means better balancing work life with personal life, elimination of the commute times, and a chance to design his/her own personalized work environment.
Some miss the social interaction they are used to from working in an office environment. It gets lonely at times, and they sometimes even feel detached from their co-workers. Such drawbacks could be eliminated through frequent virtual meetings for the team and virtual cooperative activities.
Another challenge is work-life balance. If the home was suddenly treated as the office, switching off from work became difficult. Defining a particular corner of the house for work and following a routine helps establish these boundaries and enables one to peacefully relax after hours.
As organizations transition into the new world of work, so too must the strategies that will best operate remote teams and harness the full power of technology-driven solutions. Remote work is not a crisis response; flexibility, innovation, and work-life integration go hand in glove. While it certainly has its difficulties, the benefits of working remotely help to keep companies in motion and making changes to fit the new nature of work.
