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Would you rather work from home or go into the office? | The Tylt
Would you rather work from home or go into the office?
The modern office might be going the way of the fax machine and the overhead projector. Many say the Internet has made in-office work unnecessary: 43% of Americans spent some time working remotely last year. Why not skip hellish commutes and just work from the comfort of your couch? But others say remote work fosters miscommunication and disconnection. Many telecommuters miss the camaraderie of the office. Do you prefer working from home or going into the office? 👩🏾💻 👨🏻💼
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Would you rather work from home or go into the office?
Working from home means you save tons of time commuting and maintaining your personal hygiene.
My manager just told me I’m approved for full time work from home so I guess I’m done showering forever
— wake me up before you jojo (@weebsa_) January 8, 2018
All joking aside, for parents, people with disabilities, and workers coping with illness or caretaking, being allowed to work from home is a lifesaver. Many say in 2018, employees should be put in charge of their own schedules.
Who cares where they sit as long as they get their work done? Forcing people to go into offices isn't just inconvenient, it's inhumane.
This lady at work is 38wks, 3days pregnant and has been in prodromal labour for 11 days. Her contractions are 4 mins apart and this is her 3rd baby. She is also 38 years old. And they will not let her work from home.
— Nino Kahan (@Kishmishiani) January 9, 2018
Letting people work remotely and manage their own schedules is also a way for companies to attract the best talent.
I wanna work from home everyday where should I apply? 😩😂
— ✨ (@itsherbeautyy) January 9, 2018
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But many namebrand companies are bringing their remote workers back on site, arguing that the group dynamic spurs camaraderie, team-building, and innovation.
Studies show that people who work at home are significantly more productive but less innovative, said John Sullivan, a professor of management at San Francisco State University .
“If you want innovation, then you need interaction,” he said. “If you want productivity, then you want people working from home.”
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Jackie Reses, director of human resources at Yahoo, wrote:
“Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people and impromptu team meetings. Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home.”
