Benefits of Working Remotely

You probably already know the benefits your employees get from working remotely, but what are the benefits for employers?

Benefits of Remote Work for Employers

Increased Productivity

Multiple studies have shown that workers are actually more productive when they work from home. Most remote workers have fewer distractions when they have an adequate space to work at home. Even though your office may not be Dunder Mifflin, employees may still fall prey to long coffee breaks with co-workers, office drama, long commutes, and more. Working from home enables them to work in a serene environment and accomplish more in their day.

Improved Performance

And while your employees are getting more done, the quality of their work is also improved. A Gallup study found that remote workers make up to 40% fewer mistakes than in-person employees. Better work from your employees means that you can spend less time correcting errors and more time on your own tasks. 

Wider Talent Pool

If you’re looking to fill a position, you can choose the best applicant regardless of their location. Remote work enables you to survey a larger talent pool without having to convince someone to pack up and move to a new city if they live out of state.

Happier and Healthier Employees

Happy employees mean a happy boss, right? Owl Labs showed that more employees are happier working remotely than they are in a traditional office space. 

Additionally, remote workers tend to take fewer sick days than their in-office counterparts. This results from less cross-contamination in the office space and the ability to see the doctor easily.

Higher Employee Retention Rates

Remote work improves employee retention because team members don’t have to quit if they want to move to a new city or spend more time with their families. Remote work gives them the flexibility to achieve their ideal work-life balance.

Lower Operating Costs

Since your employees are working remotely, you can reallocate money in your budget that typically goes into rent, office supplies, energy bills, commute allowances, and more. 

Tools You Can Use for Remote Work

All of the drawbacks that come from remote work are easily solved by modern technology. Even 30 years ago, remote work on this scale would not have been possible, but you have multiple options to equip your remote crew members to work efficiently and securely.

Remote Communication Tools

Bring everyone to a virtual conference room using one of these apps:

• Zoom (Everyone’s new favorite meeting platform)
• Google Meet
• Skype for Business
• Join.me

Remote Collaboration

Make it easy for your team to tackle projects with systems such as:

• Slack
• Microsoft Teams
• Mattermost

Project Management

Stay on top of vital tasks with platforms like:

• Basecamp
• Monday
• Asana
• Trello
• Milanote

Time Management

Make the most of remote hours with apps including:

• Timely
• Toggl
• Everhour

Remote Desktop

Enable your crew to take their work with them wherever they go with systems like:

• TeamViewer
• SplashTop
• Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDC)
• Apple Remote Desktop (ARD)

Security

There are multiple tools you can use to keep your sensitive information secure, but be sure to follow these best practices:

• Set strong password requirements
• Create device policies for devices your employees use for work
• Use email encryption to prevent data leaks
• Use a VPN whenever you’re on a private connection
• Let your IT professionals delegate necessary practices for network monitoring