Remote Working

Home and remote working became the norm for almost everyone during the pandemic. And with it an urgent rush to get staff set up with the right equipment to do their jobs effectively.

The approach

Businesses have discovered over the last two years that people are just as effective at home as they are in the office. Thanks to this, home and remote working has continued, with 38% of working adults reporting having worked from home at some point during the past seven days.

Home or remote working could look like:

Working from a spare room at home, kitchen table or desk
Choosing to work from a coffee shop or the library
Opting to work at a co-working space that’s conveniently placed
Working abroad or outside of a commutable distance to work

Home and remote working has changed the face of many industries and not just for employees. Businesses are discovering there are a whole host of benefits to home and remote working.

The benefits

Home and remote working has flipped the workplace as we know it on its head. Suddenly, it has us asking “what exactly is the office for anymore?” Understanding the benefits it brings to your business is key to blending home and remote working into your operations.

Access to a wider talent pool

What happens to your talent pool when you take location out of the equation? It becomes full of potential. Employees are no longer restricted by proximity to the office and you’re no longer struggling to find candidates. This is great news for business.

Greater equality and diversity

Home and remote working removes accessibility barriers for people who simply can’t access your offices. It also removes socio-economic barriers for employees who would struggle to afford the commute or work around school hours.

Save on office costs

You no longer need an office that houses everybody that works for you. This space saving on your floorplan means that you could potentially downsize what you have, and this can bring significant savings to your operating costs.

Improved productivity

Staff are happier working from home or remotely. 78% of people who work from home in some capacity said that being able to work from home gave them an improved work life balance. And this is directly reflected in their productivity levels – 52% say it’s quicker to complete their work.

Remote working