More people are remote working at home

Today, more than ever, companies are looking for solutions to reduce their expenses while at the same time they are struggling to maintain and increase their productivity. New technologies have given companies alternate solutions to common practices and they are slowly but steadily implementing them in their daily business operations.

Remote work is one of such solutions. It is great because it allows companies to keep their workers at home and still working, though at the same time it raises new challenges to the companies and businesses that are struggling to implement it. Most of all remote working challenges the common perception of workplace and forces us to look beyond it.

According to a new Accountemps survey remote working is increasingly being used in companies all over the United States. Over telephone interviews with 1,400 CFOs across the country, the research has found out that 33% of the interviewed CFOs have stated that remote work arrangements within their companies increased over the last three years, with 11% stating that it has increased greatly and 22% saying that it increased somewhat. Only 4% stated that remote work has decreased in their companies.

“The prevalence of mobile technologies and wireless communication makes it easier for companies to support flexible work arrangements for their employees,” stated Max Messmer, chairman of Accountemps.

“Although not all positions are suited to remote work arrangements, for those that are, this option can help give professionals more control over their schedules and aid in recruitment and retention efforts,” he added.

Remote work benefits include the increasing of employee satisfaction because it allows them to work from their home environment, avoiding the stress associated with commuting, and companies cut expenses on their office spaces, from office equipment  to the office itself. But while remote work brings obvious advantages to companies and employees alike, there also some problems that might arise if it’s not implemented correctly, like the loss of moral and productivity if the employees are not properly supervised.

Accountemps advises employers to keep their employees close with regular calls and meetings, and to make them feel connected to the work group by including them in team activities and by recognizing their efforts. It also advises employees to keep in close contact with their employers by providing status updates and engage in interaction with their managers and colleagues. 

“Businesses that are considering remote work arrangements should set clear policies and establish specific productivity goals,” concluded Max Messmer.

Equally important is for employers to provide their workers with the best remote working solutions available so that employees may continue to be productive in a home environment.

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