3 Ways That Working From Home is a Win-Win For Employers and Employees

With so much technology available to the modern worker, it’s easier than ever to work remotely. If your company takes advantage of remote technology, it has the potential to dramatically change things around the office for the better, thanks to its many benefits. Here are just a few benefits that every productivity-minded business will want to consider.

Save On Operating Costs
Obviously, when you don’t have to keep the lights on at the office and supply power to workstations, you’re going to save on the electricity bill, and this is just the tip of the savings iceberg. Think about not having to shell out for heating and air conditioning, not having to provide amenities like food and drink, and not having to pay someone to clean as often. All of these savings can really add up. Plus, if you decide to fully embrace having a remote workforce, you can even save on one of your most major expenses; paying for office space!

Save On Technology Costs
In the traditional office environment, every employee is provided a desk, an Internet-connected workstation equipped with mission-critical software, and access to other provided technologies, like a printer and fax machine. By having employees work remotely, you can save on all of these technology expenses. In fact, if you go “all in” with working remotely, you may even be able to avoid these expenses entirely. For example, for some employees, the prospect of working from home may be so enticing that they will gladly pay for their own equipment and software, an IT trend similar to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).

However, in a work-from-home scenario such as this, you will still want to have in place some kind of oversight in regards to the devices accessing company files, which you should be able to easily afford by not having to pay for an office full of expensive IT equipment. Also, it may be advantageous for your company to provide the mobile devices your remote employees will be using, so you can have more control over updates and the device’s data.

Improve Employee Morale
As you’ve likely experienced, the best way to improve employee morale is to dish out raises and bonuses. Giving your team the chance to work from home provides them a raise of sorts, as well as saving you the aforementioned expenses, making it a classic win-win scenario. For example, if a worker doesn’t have to spend money commuting to work, going out to lunch, professional attire, and doctor's visits to take care of the flu bug that gets passed around the office every year, that all equates to more money in their pockets. Plus, remote employees won’t have to waste hours each week driving to and from work, and they’ll be able to spend more time with their families. All these factors greatly improve employee morale, which means they’ll work harder, be more loyal, and stick around longer.

If you feel uneasy about having a remote workforce due to a lack of oversight, then talk with Computerware about remote solutions that will allow you to keep tabs on your team, as well as stay in touch with them in ways that will make it feel like they’re in the next room, like video conferencing, a virtual private network, and other cloud-based collaboration solutions.

For many companies that have been utilizing the traditional office setup for years, shifting to a remote workforce may be a major change. Although, don’t let fear of the unknown keep you from taking advantage of this wonderful, money-saving opportunity. Computerware is here to walk you through what it takes to make the transition. Remember, the one thing you’ll want to avoid is declaring that your team can work from home without taking the proper precautions to protect your company's sensitive information. Therefore, we highly recommend that you talk with IT professionals before implementing such a policy. To learn more, give us a call us at (703) 821-8200.