What is the meaning of work from home?
Working from home is a concept where an employee can do his or her work remotely. It means that employees can do their office work from home. Working from home provides a flexible schedule and flexible hours for employees. On the other hand, the employer's job is much easier. , and also parallelly helps the company to get the work done.
During the pandemic situation many companies motivated use this concept for doing there office works continuously and also most of the employers are offering this option to their employers.
Importance of the Work from Home Concept
Working from home as a concept is very important during this pandemic situation. It helps to keep the employee's product the same or better and at the same time supports the employee by having a family or managing some personal work. And in a situation where an employee is facing a particular health or family problem, Work from Home (WFH) can be a great tool to help an employee stay home and work at the same time. in 2020, during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Work from Home enabled many companies to remain productive and keep themselves relevant. Roles like IT, Management, Designing, Media etc. continued to work with the WFH option.
Advantage of WFH
1. Better Work-Life Balance
2. Less Commute Stress
3. Location Independence
4. Improved Inclusivity
5. Money Savings.
6. Positive Environmental Impact
7. Impact on Sustainability
8. A Customizable Office
9. Increased Productivity and Performance
10. A Happier, Healthier Work Life
Disadvantage of WFH
1. Concentration When Working from Home
2. Motivational Challenges
3. Business Phone Interruptions
4. Lack of Office Equipment
5. Household Noise
6. Access to Documents
conclusion
In conclusion, working from home should be encouraged because it has more benefits than the disadvantages of employees. The Office is no longer the only place to work as many people think of working from home. Some would argue that most employees should change their work environment from office to home.
References
www.mbaskool.com/business-concepts/human-resources-hr-terms/16870-work-from-home.html
https://youtu.be/MxDVucUZCnc
Work From home (WFH) is a concept where the employee can do his or her job from home. Work from home gives flexible working hours to the employee as well as the job for the employer is done with ease. However, both pros and cons are studies with regard to WFH concept. HRM should address the drawbacks and find the best way out of this.
ReplyDeleteGood topic with current situation.
ReplyDeleteThe attitudes and policies of organizations toward WFH have an impact on the productivity of their employees. Employee productivity increases when they believe their organization trusts and cares about them and provides them with training, good project management, and adequate resources to complete their tasks on time.It has a positive impact on employee productivity when employees do not have to waste time, money, or energy on transportation between home and office. But this method cant apply to every organization, there has some restrictions.
Contemporary important trend. Recent Harvard Business Study found that companies that let their workers decide where and when to do their jobs, whether in another city or in the middle of the night, increase employee productivity, reduce turnover and lower company costs.
ReplyDeleteDue this new concept of working employees tend to be more loyal happier, because working from home has been providing more time for leisure, shown to lower stress, and improve personal relationships.
ReplyDeleteWork from home was not very popular in Sri Lanka before 2020, but with the Covid-19 pandemic most of the organizations used this method. It is more convenient and flexible. But sometimes there maybe problems regarding Technical Devices and Technology.
ReplyDeleteFor employers, working from home can increase productivity, reduce organizational costs, while employees enjoy benefits such as flexibility and the absence of commute to work.To work effectively at home, employees should make sure they have the technology, a unique work space, an Internet service, an active system that you stick to, and ways to connect with others.
ReplyDeleteWFH Latest approach to over come the effects of pandemic outbreaks where employee continue their work from home while considering their health and wellbeing. This benefit for employees mainly flexibility of it and for employers with several reason including save of money.
ReplyDeleteDuring the global epidemic of the corona virus, many organizations shifted their employees from office to home to work models. I would like to add some advantages of working from home,
ReplyDelete• Flexibility and agility
• Improved employee retention
• Attract new talent –
• Increased staff motivation
• Financial benefits
• Less sickness.
• Less need for regular holidays
As most of the countries have been implemented fully lockdowns due to the COVID – 19 outbreak, the only alternative to organizations to perform their duties is WFH which adjusting their work activities to a different location but maintaining their goals and responsibilities. If there is a suitable work space at home, WFH is the safest and most productive way to perform duties in a crucial time and in regular time.
ReplyDeleteWork from home concept has taken the spotlight with the emerge of global pandemic where companies are forced to adapt WFH style. Mainly the Tech Giants have adapted for greater extend and even in Srilanka most of the Fintech, Insurance companies (Union Assurance) have adapted to the change. Arguably it does loads of good for the employee starting from Mental and Physical Health benefits, work-life balance, Less stress etc. On the other hand it has benefitted the employer too in terms of Operational Cost, Absenteeism etc. Overall it has the pros and cons in term of the employer and employee too. Thank You.
ReplyDeletevery important topic ,Home working opens up a new range of possibilities for the way businesses can work and structure themselves. With the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, home working has given some employers the flexibility they need to continue their business operations while prioritizing staff and customer health and well being as part of their public health responsibility.
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