B​enefits of Working Remotely

Advantages of transitioning from the office to a remote work environment.

Remote work has flourished in the past couple of years and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. While many companies were hesitant in the transition at first, once situated in a new environment, employees could be more productive and focused when not always in the office. It's widespread adoption due to the pandemic has become a benefit of the modern job, not just a luxury awarded to the lucky few.

The environment you work in has a lot to do with work efficiency, productivity, and mood. Being somewhere where you feel most comfortable, can lead to high levels of success and improved productivity, such as the comfort of your own living room–or, in someone else’s, thanks to Swaphouse. While there may be some disadvantages to remote work, the good by far outweighs the bad for many people.

As the world traverses into new working environments, there are many aspects employers, and employees should consider. Here are some of the best benefits that come from working remotely.

Having a flexible schedule is a huge advantage of working remotely. Workers can start and end their days as they choose, providing a better work-life balance than being confined to a tight office schedule. Control over your work schedule can alter the value of your personal life, and provide more room for things that you value. Whether it's attending children’s sporting events, caring for a loved one, or catching an extra session at the gym, being in control of your time makes things a lot easier.

It’s been proven that working remotely can lead to increased productivity and work fulfillment. Eliminating daily commutes and lengthy in-person meetings allows workers more time to focus on their job with less stress and anxiety from other outlying factors. Workers who are able to produce more productivity remotely, are likely to move up in position, stay at their current companies, and actually enjoy doing their job every day.

Not only do remote workers have the opportunity to save a few dollars, but so do their employers. Savings such as gas, parking fees, car maintenance, and lunches, eventually add up over time and are way more noticeable when working from home. Many aspects can even be eliminated entirely, such as specific office clothing. Employers all benefit financially by reducing office costs of overhead, real estate costs, transit, and operations. On average, employers are saving $30 billion by allowing employees to work remotely, and plan to make it a long-term solution for finances.

Being flexible in your daily life is a big benefit of remote workers, especially those who are adventurous and spontaneous. Working remotely makes it easier to travel and participate in your favorite activities whenever they may be. If you want to spontaneously take a 5-day trip across the country, you can do that. As long as where you are heading provides the amenities needed to work, the flexibility of remote working is endless. If your remote job does have a timed schedule, traveling abroad in other time zones gives workers the chance to alter their schedule better suited for their liking, and have more free time doing what they love most.

Much of an employee's stress comes from a stressful work environment, such as the office. Working remotely eliminates that factor, and can increase loyalty to the company. Workers feel less micro-managed and more trusted, leading to longer time spent at the company, and a lower impact on unemployment and job changes. Not only is stress lowered from the environment, but having the extra time and space that comes with working remotely allows workers to be more comfortable in their setting, and able to accomplish other tasks that may need to be done.

Working remotely provides loads of opportunities for sustainability and positive environmental impact. Factors such as climate change, inequalities, economic growth, and responsible consumption are affected due to remote work. One of the best ways to reduce climate impact by working remotely is reducing commuter travel. The world is already seeing reduced pollution, congestion, and traffic thanks to fewer workers on the road.

As you can see, the advantages of working remotely are plentiful! Whether you choose to work from your own home or the comfort of someone else’s, the pros of remote working are well worth it. We hope you have enjoyed this list of benefits of remote work, and hope that if you are thinking about making the big transition, you benefit from them!