Pros & Cons Of Working From Home

Pros

• More flexibility with regards to hours i.e. if you wanted to start earlier
• Zero commuting
• Save money on travel, coffee and lunch
• Generally you are more productive when working from home
• More time with loved ones
• Wearing comfy clothes!
• Distractions - while there may be distractions at home you control them much easier than you can control distractions that come from coworkers, employees, and other office-based noise.

Cons

• Sticking to a routine
• Wifi more likely to drop out or not be fast enough to hold video call meetings
• Background noise / distractions i.e. children and pets
• Work and home life balance, knowing when to switch off
• Missing in person interaction
• You can feel out of the loop
• Waiting for an answer from a colleague - you need to ask a super quick question, but it’ll impact how you do something for the next hour or even the rest of the day, and there’s no response for a while.

Tips For Working At Home

• Don’t underestimate Facetime/Zoom - great way to catch up with your team and clients
• Keep it professional - set up a workspace and make it off limits to the rest of your household while you’re working
• Be responsive - get in the habit of sending a prompt reply whenever you get an email or message from a customer or colleague
• Set specific touchpoints with your team - regular catch ups with your team, at least twice a week

If you need any advice or are searching for a new role please get in contact with the team on 01235 606078.