Leading companies across the globe have turned to remote working in the past couple of months. While this trend has been gaining ground for years, external factors such as COVID-19 have accelerated the process. Many believe that working from home will become “the new normal.” While this might sound daunting at the moment, it doesn’t have to be. There are numerous benefits of remote working. Here are 4 of our favorites.
One of the advantages of a remote job for both employees and employers is flexibility. A flexible work schedule allows you to balance multiple commitments. Those who may have previously been held back by family commitments, for example, will be able to gain professional experience and take charge of their career.
We can all relate to feeling tired, lethargic and unfocused at the office. We feel pressured to continue staring at our screens although we know that coming back after a walk or run would make us much more productive. Working remotely allows you to create a schedule that works best for you.
While it might seem like a minor detail, many spend a worrying amount of time and money commuting to the office. Some experts estimate that commuting can cost as much as $2,600 a year. Plus, skipping your daily drive to work could contribute to the global effort to save our planet!
Working remotely allows you to work from wherever you are – your permanent home, your parent’s house, or a coffee shop. Whether you spend 30 minutes or one and a half hours getting to the office, you can now redirect that time, money, and energy into things that matter to you.
Remote working requires an extra level of proactivity and discipline. You have to take the initiative to reach out to colleagues when you need help, and communication is often more complicated remotely than in an office job. For this reason, having remote work experience on your CV indicates to employers that you are self-sufficient and able to manage your time independently.
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