With the world discovering alternative ways to work without human contact, the work from home force is getting a facelift. Companies must cope with most non-essential workers completing their work at home. Amidst a pandemic, could your productivity working from home actually be better?
Performance can increase up to 13 percent by working from home
A study by Standford of 16,000 workers over 9 months found that working from home increases productivity by 13%. This increase in performance was due to more calls per minute attributed to a quieter more convenient working environment and working more minutes per shift because of fewer breaks and sick days. In this same study workers also reported improved work satisfaction, and attrition rates were cut by 50%.
Working Remotely Can Increase Productivity up to 77%
77% of those who work remotely at least a few times per month show increased productivity, with 30% doing more work in less time and 24% doing more work in the same period of time according to a survey by ConnectSolutions.
Before COVID-19
Letting employees work from home has been the fear of plenty of companies because they believe they will be less productive. This isn’t entirely wrong. At home, it’s easy to get distracted, procrastinate, or put in less work than those working in the office.
In 2019, a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 24% of people that were employed did some or all of their work at home on days they worked, and 82% of people that were employed did some or all of their work at their workplace
After COVID-19
A bit has changed since 2012. Working from home has gotten easier and communication software is getting better.
Reports from surveys taken in the past couple of months show working from home is producing a better turnaround on projects, and increasing productivity.
Prodo score reports an increase in productivity by 47% since March of 2020 (compared to March and April 2019), and have deciphered when people are the most productive.
Working from home and Maximizing productivity
- Create a comfortable workspace.
- Stay organized, create consistency and a routine
- Commit to smaller, but intense work intervals.
- Take a break and interact with others.
- Schedule a virtual commute.
To Sum It Up
Working from home can be a more productive work environment than the typical office cubicle enhancing work-life balance. The current pandemic has changed the way we work, and more companies are turning to at-home solutions. Make sure your employees are comfortable, organized, and healthy to also make sure their productivity stays at company standards for months to come.
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