Productive happy home worker!
Want to attract the best talent? A recent study by Microsoft found that 80% of UK bosses allow employees flexibility in how and where they work. Many bosses surveyed said flexible working is now necessary to attract and keep the best staff.
TOP REASONS TO CONSIDER ALLOWING HOME WORKERS
- Access to talent. Home working is an attractive option to many employees
- Increased productivity. Less distractions from colleagues, less commuting
- Time & Cost Savings. Home workers take less time off sick.
According to Forbes, many leaders are afraid to trust their employees whenever they’re out of sight. That’s a shame, but there are some legitimate arguments against home working.
TOP REASONS AGAINST HOME WORKING
- Team spirit may suffer. We succeed or fail as teams rather than individuals
- Humans simply need to interact. It sparks creativity and helps morale
- Remote workers can’t communicate as well as people in an office
SUMMARY
Research by YouGov shows that 70% of staff feel homeworking is an important option. So if you want to find and retain the best staff, find a way to allow flexibility whilst fulfilling their need to work with, and interact with colleagues and the business as a whole.
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