This infographic shows how working from home benefits both employees and employers. From NEEDaOFFICE, 'Working From Home: Is It For You?' looks at the positives of remote work and whether it's an option that could work for you.
Currently 34 million Americans work from home, but this number is expected to jump to 63 million by 2016. In 2014, more than 4.5 million people in the UK worked from home.
Working from home benefits employees as it improves job satisfaction and increases employee empowerment and collaboration. Meanwhile, employers see reduced unscheduled absences, increased productivity and lessens the need to over-staff. This offers more opportunity to scale while also saving money. The chart also lists 9 different factors indicating if working from home could be for you.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Increased Remote Workforce
- The number of people working remotely is expected to increase to 63 million by 2016, presenting opportunities for remote work service providers.
- Improved Job Satisfaction
- Employees who work from home have reported increased job satisfaction, indicating a market for companies providing remote work options.
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Remote workers are more productive and suitable for employers, presenting opportunities for productivity-enhancing technologies and services.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Remote Work Services
- The increase in remote workers presents opportunities for companies offering remote work services such as virtual office space and digital networks.
- Tech Solutions
- Providing productivity-enhancing technologies for remote workspaces, businesses can capitalize on the trend towards remote workforce.
- Consulting Services
- As more businesses implement remote work, they will need consulting services to help with the transition and integration of remote employees.
