Cons of home office

A lack of control for the company 

The major problem that companies have with home office is the lack of control and visibility on the employee's work. Home office is based on blind trust between the company and employees working from home. There are very few ways to ensure that the employee does his job properly, which is a risk for some companies. In addition, a lack of supervision can sometimes lead to a reduction in the quality of work.
 

A corporate culture less present among remote workers

Corporate culture is a major asset for the company. The way it treats its employees, the working environment, are many elements to which employees can be attached. When an employee is not present in the company, this makes the task very complicated for the employee integration within the group and a team. This can be detrimental to both the work ethic and the telecommuter's commitment to your business. 

 

The employee may feel isolated

Despite the freedom it offers, home office can have certain negative aspects, especially at the social level. One of the biggest disadvantages of teleworking is the lack of human interactions. Isolation, lack of confidence and loss of interest can easily take over the daily lives of teleworkers. As they work from home, employees do not necessarily find it useful to communicate with others and get used to this routine quickly. The possibility of evolving in the company may seem difficult, although this is not necessarily the case.
 

Benefits of Teleworking

Stronger employee loyalty

Some companies allow their employees to work remotely and organize their schedules themselves. This gives them the opportunity to retain talented people who know the business inside out, but may need to work more flexible hours or move for personal reasons. With telecommuting, companies have a new added advantage that allows them to keep talent on board longer thanks to greater flexibility.

Teleworking is often synonymous with a better quality of life

Teleworking is as beneficial to employees as it is to employers. It is scientifically proven that teleworkers are much less prone to stress. Indeed, they benefit from a more suitable environment, from a professional and personal point of view. Teleworking is increasingly used by companies to contribute to the well-being of their employees (see Feel Good Management).

Limiting travel between the workplace and the place of residence leads the employee to be more efficient and productive. What is more, being telework allows you to better manage your daily life. Thanks to the flexibility of teleworking, people can more easily combine work, family and free time.

Unparalleled freedom

Teleworking inspires a real feeling of freedom. The teleworker can allow himself the right to sleep an hour or two more than others (because he does not waste time in transport), to sit comfortably in front of his computer before starting his working day. If the employee demonstrates that he can be both autonomous and productive at the same time, the company will grant him complete freedom. People working remotely will be all the more focused on their tasks because they will not be able to be distracted by colleagues or other factors that can affect their productivity.

This pleasant environment is often synonymous with good performance and arouses a real feeling of empowerment among employees.