The rise of remote work has influenced many individuals’ careers. Especially women, this trend has helped them advance in their careers and to balance their work and personal lives. Moreover, it has helped them reduce the amount of time they spend commuting, thus increasing their productivity.
Reduced attrition
Keeping employees engaged and motivated is a key to your business’ success. To do this, you need to reduce attrition from remote work. This doesn’t require a lot of effort or a big budget, but it does require thoughtful steps to be taken.
First, identify what a productive employee is. If you have a high-performing team member, you should reward and train them. Invest in a mentorship program. Providing a clear sense of purpose and a rewarding career path are also important. When employees know they are valued, they’ll thrive.
Next, analyze the reasons why people leave. By gaining an understanding of what causes them to leave, you can use the information to create processes and tools that will help to keep them happy and productive.
Increased productivity
Across the USA, remote workers are becoming increasingly productive. They are able to complete more tasks in less time, while also enjoying a better work-life balance. There are several factors that contribute to this increased productivity. These include stress, motivation, and availability to work.
Studies conducted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics have tracked 26 million employees in the USA who work remotely. This research has revealed that the average worker works 5.8 hours from home each month. In addition, they have reduced their attrition rate by 50%, thereby increasing productivity.
Research by Stanford University professor Nicholas Bloom indicates that people are able to perform their jobs more effectively when working from home. A recent study found that remote call center employees in China were able to increase their productivity by 13 percent.
Easier to balance work and personal life
The most difficult part of achieving a healthy work-life balance is making it a reality. If your job doesn’t require you to spend the bulk of your day at a desk, the juggling act is a breeze. Plus, you get to use your free time to your advantage. With a little planning and foresight, you can make a big dent in your to-do list and still leave enough time for dinner with the family. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools on hand to help. Here are just a few.
The best part is that you can make the experience more fun and less stressful. For example, it is possible to schedule meetings in a way that makes your partner and children happy. This is especially true if you are a parent with young kids.
Less time spent commuting
In this age of the Internet, remote work has become a norm in the United States job market. It is important to understand its advantages and disadvantages before making a decision.
A study by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics found that Americans spent 30 billion hours commuting annually in 2018. Compared to workers who commuted by car, those who worked from home saved 9 billion hours of commuting time. This is an equivalent to a $6000 savings each year.
Working from home also reduces the number of people taking trains and cars to get to work. By reducing the number of people who travel, less traffic is created and the environment benefits.
Remote workers save an average of 40 minutes a day from commuting. These extra savings have an impact on their quality of life. They have more free time for other activities. Some also prefer working from home because they feel more productive when they are not commuting.
Women are twice as likely to say it has made it easier to advance in their job
Women are twice as likely to say that working from home has helped them advance in their jobs compared to men. This is according to a recent study by the Future Forum, a research organization backed by Slack.
The report surveyed 500 C-suite executives and human resource decision-makers about their use of remote working. The findings showed that most companies still prefer to have their employees work from the office, although the number of remote workers has jumped.
In fact, more than half of employed adults are now working from home. While some groups telework more frequently than others, it’s worth noting that those with lower incomes are less likely to do so.
According to the survey, teleworking makes it easier to balance your work and personal lives. More than half of teleworkers say it’s also easier to meet deadlines.
