Remote work used to be a rare thing but now it is just how many of us do our jobs every single day. The pandemic started a massive experiment that proved we can be productive from our couches and this shift is changing how every company in the country operates for the long haul.
Better Productivity
People actually get way more done at home because there are zero office interruptions or random chats by the water cooler. When you don’t have coworkers dropping by your desk you can finish eight hours of work in half the time.
Employee Happiness
The balance between life and work is much better when you have the freedom to manage your own home environment. Leaders are starting to realize that if you care about the quality of life you get much better work.
Managing Burnout
Staring at home walls all day is boring. Bosses must keep the team happy and together so nobody gets burned out and quits.
Fighting Paranoia
Bosses should talk to workers at home so they dont feel left out. If you arent in the office you might worry people forget you when making big plans.
Flexible Hiring
Hiring is different now because you can work from your own house. Companies can pick from the whole country which helps them find really good talented workers.
Hybrid Models
Most places are settling on a mix where people come in a few days a week to see their friends. This gives everyone the best of both worlds without making them commute every single morning.
Office Changes
Big expensive office buildings aren’t as necessary anymore so businesses are saving a ton of money on rent. They are turning old cubicle farms into cool meeting spots for when teams actually do meet up.
Digital Tools
We use webcams and chat programs to talk all day. These tools let us record the meetings so anyone who was busy can watch the video later on.
Proximity Bias
There is a risk that people in the office get promoted faster just because they are seen more often. Companies have to be really careful to grade everyone fairly based on their actual work and not just their location.
