The search for “working from home allowance” is up by 48%, and the demand for “remote jobs” has increased by 124%. Yet, at the same, companies push for the return to the workplace. Is remote working as bad as people believe? Experts in office space discuss the benefits of flexible and remote working.
Tech gives modern workers more freedom to work from anywhere, whether it’s a coffeeshop, coworking space, the beach or a coffeeshop. They can connect to the office virtually from anywhere. Remote working has many benefits, including reduced costs and increased retention.
Lucinda Pullinger said, “The growth of remote work shows that flexibility isn’t just an option–it’s an expectation.” Flexible workspaces help create a flexible infrastructure that is sized correctly and equipped with the right tools to support your teams. This helps them to stay engaged and productive, no matter where they may be.
More Flexibility
Remote working has many benefits for both employees and employers. Forbes published some impressive statistics by the top researchers in the world, which highlighted the following benefit:
- Productivity Remote Workers often experience an increase in productivity.
- Performance Location independent workers produce work with 40% less quality issues
- Engagement Remote employees have lower absenteeism levels.
- Retention- Many employees express a desire to have more flexibility in their work hours
- Profitability – Remote work can help employers save a lot of money.
Five tips for remote working success:
- Keep a schedule. Routines will change eventually when you work from home, but keeping the same schedule is a great way to ease in.
- Stay in touch with your team: Whether through a morning catch-up or a group message, keep communication flowing so as to avoid feeling isolated
- Set regular breaks: take lunch, move about and have frequent breaks.
- Begin and end your workday: It’s easy to work overtime at home but it’s important to know how to switch off.
- Select the best workspace : Set up your workstation in a place that is quiet, comfortable and conducive to productivity.
Secrets to Successful Communication with Remote Team
The increased connectivity between personal and professional lives has made remote working relatively easy for many workers. With faster and more reliable WiFI, cloud-based systems and collaboration tools for teams, ‘the office can be anywhere’. Your team will be more productive, professional and efficient if you streamline your work processes.
Helen Godliman is the Head of HR Operations & Projects for The Instant Group. She adds . “In flexible workplaces, we can see that the power of choice – when people can tailor their workstation to suit their needs – is the key to fostering wellbeing and reducing mental strain.
Recognizing the connection between workplace and well-being is a key part of raising mental health awareness. Flexible work environments promote mental health by providing a sense of autonomy and comfort. This allows individuals to flourish both personally and professionally.
Instant Offices is a global office advisory service that specializes in finding flexible workspaces for clients, wherever they are located. Our talented staff are experts in the global market for serviced offices, and can offer you free, unbiased advice on how to find the perfect workspace and negotiate the best possible deal.
You can view the full blog post here: https://www.instantoffices.com/blog/business-growth/communication-for-remote-teams/
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