10 Reasons Why You Should Let Your Employees Work From Home

41% of global businesses offer some degree of remote working in a study conducted from Condeco Software. Working from home is on the rise and can actually improve the productivity of both employees and employers alike. Apart from the obvious convenience of not being in bumper to bumper traffic or dealing with the public transportation, allowing your employees to work from home may actually help them get more work done.

Let’s take a look at some of the most compelling reasons for letting your employees work from home:

1. Employees are more productive at home.

It may be surprising that allowing your employees to work from home can actually increase their productivity by eliminating office distractions. FlexJobs’ annual survey found that 65% of respondents are more productive in their home office than in a traditional workplace.

2. They will save time commuting.

Without time spent in traffic, your employees can wake up and stroll over to their personalized work environment to get the day started, meaning much more personal availability on both sides. Plus, they get to save money on gas or public transportation.

3. Their office can be anywhere.

Not only are your employees saving time commuting to the office, they are also free to work wherever they feel most comfortable. This is sure to boost company morale and allow you to save money on office space.

4. Communication technology makes it easier than ever.

Thanks to the myriad of online project management software and tools available,
transitioning to a remote workforce is easier than even just a few years ago. Online
time and attendance software, video conferencing, and instant messaging tools have
progressed far beyond email and traditional modes of communication. For example, you can approve your employees’ logged time through Slack, or track tasks through Google Calendar.

5. Saves company overhead.

As more and more companies are becoming remote, it is clear that large offices and everything that comes with them are often unnecessary. In one case study, American Express saved between $10 to $15 million in annual real estate costs after starting their remote workforce program¹.

6. You’ll be prepared for the future of business.

As millennials and a new generation are entering the workforce, many not only prefer to work from home, but choose companies that allow remote work over those that don’t. According to a study by PwC², if they were able to make their current job more flexible, 64% of Millennials would like to occasionally work from home, and 66% would like to shift their work hours.

7. Your employees are more likely to stick with you.

Promoting a better work-life balance will inevitably increase employee morale and satisfaction within your organization. Being able to hold onto top employees is key in this era, and giving them remote working options is one of the best ways to do so.

8. You can hire the best talent.

Without the geographical constraints of an in-person office, you can pick the best employees, from anywhere in the world. Being flexible with conducting online interviews and work schedules will make you stand out from competing businesses as well.

9. Increase your range of market insights.

The best part of having employees from all around the world is that you can capitalize on their range of experiences and gain market insights into different local markets, an invaluable asset for any business.

10. You can reach your employees more easily.

Working from home means your employees are less bound to an outdated nine-to-five schedule and are more reachable and responsive, even outside traditional business hours. Flexible working hours benefits both parties involved.