What Are The Benefits Of Working From Home?
The COVID-19 pandemic forced almost all employees and employers to find new ways to work when lockdowns and restrictions prevented people from leaving the house. By then, society had a clear working structure that included spending a great part of your day in an office, but the crisis forced businesses to reinvent themselves to survive.
Working from home, or remote working, was nearly a dream or just a nice idea for most people who were used to developing their careers in a designated office every day. After the pandemic, many companies (not to say most of them) have evolved to a new, more flexible way of working, where some people stay at home full time, and others have a hybrid modality.
This new reality is very positive for some people who enjoy being at home and the comfort that it implies. There are other excellent benefits of working from home; at Fresh Cowork, we highlight:
Flexibility in your schedule and daily activities: Being home means you can use your work breaks for things you didn't have time before, like doing some laundry, cooking, preparing your children for school, going to the dentist, or even learning a new skill by taking an online course. While most businesses keep the 9 to 5 schedule, you can benefit from sleeping a little more in the morning and getting to your (at first improvised) office in 30 seconds. Depending on the employer, people who work flexible hours can even decide when and where to work.
Forget about the time-consuming commute: a relatively short commute of 20 minutes will take 40 minutes of your day. Some people find commuting stressful and detrimental to mental health. Commuting involves traffic jams, dealing with rude passengers, vehicle breakdowns, and more. Working from home saves you stress and valuable time you can use to sleep a little more in the morning or do some exercise. Your time is valuable.
A more comfortable workspace: while it's true that the pandemic forced people to come up with improvised and uncomfortable offices quickly, with time, most people have designated a space in the house as an office, and this can be a custom place that suits all your needs. Whether you want a very comfortable chair or two monitors, you are the one who will design this space to make it as comfortable and cozy as possible.
You spend less money outside the house: let's face it, most times, leaving the house means spending at least a little money, whether on coffee, lunch, transportation, or even clothes. Still, working from home will probably increase your electricity bills as you spend the whole day in. You can ask your employer if they offer any reimbursements for recurring expenses like energy bills.
You'll enjoy a more creative workspace: when working from home, you'll be able to decide what music to listen to, if you are interested in a particular podcast, or want to listen to an audiobook. Here you have complete control of your office, and you can create your optimal work environment.
This new reality is favorable for people who enjoy being at home and the flexibility that it implies. Still, not everyone finds working from home comfortable as they may not have a designated space for working, a good internet connection, or they get easily distracted. Don't worry; coworking spaces are a solution for remote workers that need a peaceful space to focus.
Fresh Cowork offers coworking space and office rental in Jacksonville for individuals and small businesses. Our site has all the amenities you need to seize your workday, including meeting rooms, private offices, free parking, excellent internet connection, a kitchen, and even a game room.
Enjoy your remote work in our beautifully designed spaces and share the experience with others like you! If you are interested in our coworking space in Jacksonville, FL, please visit our website to book a tour.
