3 Benefits of Remote Working

Remote working has been on the rise for the past few years. Technological advancement, the nature of jobs, and situational needs are some catalysts for companies to let their employees work from home. Not to mention, the ongoing pandemic also contributes to the long-term boost in telecommuting. For those who are entirely new to the idea of working from home, the shift to remote working can be challenging and stressful. But once you get hold of the new routine, you will see how beneficial remote working is for your work-life balance. 

Here are three of the benefits of working remotely.

Cost efficient

For some reason and another, most company headquarters are located in big cities. If you are not a local, living in big cities can be costly because you have to allocate extra budget for house rent. When a remote option is available, you can skip all the trouble of relocating and paying rental. You only need to upgrade your internet connection for better communication, which can save up a lot of your salary. Moreover, internet access in rural neighborhoods has improved in recent years, making remote working from such a location viable. One advantage of remote working is the ability to live in a secure and comfortable area without compromising your pay rate.

Better work life balance

Some believe that remote workers are less productive since they are not directly supervised. The truth is, they can actually be more productive. Working from home means not having to go through a daily commute, so remote workers can have more time to focus on what’s important. The fact that employees can work at their own pace helps boost loyalty  since they believe they are being trusted with their task. Working from home allows employees to work comfortably in their chosen setting, so this allows the company and employees to foster mutual trust. 

Protection against COVID-19

According to the most recent statistics, Singapore has vaccinated around 49% of its population, but other countries like Malaysia and Indonesia have only had 15.6% and 7.4%. Although vaccination provides a strong defense against COVID19, it cannot completely protect against infection, which means that vaccinated individuals are still at risk of contracting and spreading the virus. With the end of the pandemic doesn’t seem to be over soon, forcing employees to work on-site might pose a great health and safety risk. By working remotely, you can implement better physical distancing and save yourself from the virus. Until the majority of people are vaccinated and herd immunity is achieved, remote working is currently the best means of protecting employees from COVID-19.

Given the current global situation, there is a growing trend that organizations are planning to make remote work permanent. Thanks to the advancement of technology, work is no longer bound to be done in a particular space as you can do it from the comfort of your own home. If you’re interested in applying for remote jobs, sign up to Talentvis and discover your dream career!

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