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Advantages and Disadvantages of Telecommuting The global pandemic of Covid-19 has pushed industries to allow their employees to telecommute. Although the term emerged long before the pandemic, the technology, ratio of employees telecommuting has increased a Thanks to modern telecommuting is now possible in an increasing lot during pandemic. number ofthe industries including marketing firms, telecommunication companies, healthcare, education, etc. As famously quoted “With good always comes the bad”, while telecommuting is advantageous for employees and organizations, it has its disadvantages too.
Advantages of Telecommuting With great modern technology that has enhanced the efficiency of working remotely, telecommuting has become common and known for its great benefits. Here are some major benefits of telecommuting: ● Telecommuting offers the flexibility of time. This allows employees to schedule and manage their work at their own convenience without compromising their work. ● It is proven that in most cases, employees are more productive when they work alone or at a place of their preference. Without any disturbance. It helps cover more work, faster and in less amount of time. ● Office work comes along with its distractions. The stress of boss being around, chit-chatting with colleagues during work hours, favors to colleagues, etc, can divert your focus. Telecommuting eliminates all distractions, so you can concentrate and finish work. ● Telecommuting saves money for both employees and employers. Employees will be free of commute fares, and employers will not have to pay for extra space or supplies.
Disadvantages of Telecommuting Apart from its great advantages, telecommuting has its disadvantages too that can affect the work progress. Here are some examples: ● Although telecommuting saves you from the distractions of the office, you may still get distracted by family members or people you are living with. Cafes and libraries can be distracting too. ● Since the entire work and process is done through electronic devices and the internet. A connection loss to any of these services can risk your work efficiency and may let you fall off deadlines. ● Telecommuting unplugs employers and employees from their teams. In organizations, if proper telecommuting measures and policies are not met or taken, it can gravely affect the progress of work and productivity of