Top 5 Reasons Remote Work Is Here to Stay

Technology is completely disrupting the way that work is done and a big part of that disruption has been the rise of remote work. Add a global pandemic to that and businesses have had to immediately adapt to a new way of getting work done.

While the standard 8-hour shift worked Monday through Friday is still the dominant way people do their job, remote work is becoming more popular and many of today’s professionals actually prefer it to conventional on-premises work.

Not only are many professionals starting to prefer working remotely, but employers are also seeing the benefit of this work arrangement. If your company is considering offering remote positions, think about the following five benefits it could offer your organization. If you’ve had to adopt remote work techniques and strategies during this current crisis, here are 5 reasons why continuing remote work may be beneficial as a long term strategy too!

Why Is Remote Work a Strategy That  Goes Beyond Social Distancing?

1) A Bigger Talent Pool to Choose From

The capacity to hire top talent is a major factor in the success of any business, and that success can be easier to attain when you have a larger talent pool.

When you offer remote positions, you open your company up to a worldwide pool of candidates. Furthermore, many potential candidates are in areas with lower costs of living that your location. This means you could actually pay less for top talent than you otherwise would.

2) Lower Costs

Offering remote work choices also helps you reduce overhead costs, including costs associated with office space, internet usage, and electricity. The use of remote workers also lowers costs associated with in-house employee perks, like free break room food or office parties.

Perhaps best of all, you can cut these costs without reducing worker engagement. If you suddenly told employees they have to pay for their own coffee after years of getting it free, it can have a major negative impact on morale. However, the addition of remote employees means these cutbacks aren’t felt by in-house staff.

3) Higher Employee Engagement

Perhaps because remote work requires solitude and focus, research studies have indicated that remote employees tend to be more engaged than in-office staff members. This means remote workers are more apt to push themselves and make more contributions.

4) Higher Productivity

Remote employees have a definite advantage with regard to efficiency. They get to design their days in a manner that best suits their personal preference and schedules, meaning they can work when they know they will be most productive.

Remote employees also see a direct benefit from being highly productive. If a remote employee can develop an approach that gets more done in a shorter period, they have more time to use as they wish. That benefit isn’t something available to most in-house employees, who must remain on the job until the conclusion of their shift.

5) Lower Turnover

The opportunity to work from home can play a major role in the decision to stick with a job. This appeal is particularly relevant for professionals with young children, who must consider childcare arrangements and various time obligations that come with parenting. Even when social distancing isn’t a health benefit or requirement, keeping your employees engaged and happy may be easier when you offer the remote work option.

We Can Help Your Company Staff Its Remote Positions

At SMCI, we often help our clients fill their remote worker positions. Please contact us today to find out how we can help your company.