The rise of Wi-Fi and Cloud software systems has made “working from home” more accessible to almost anyone who is not involved in manual labor. However, in addition to various benefits, there are also disadvantages to this concept.
What are the disadvantages of working from home?
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1. Difficult to monitor performance
Difficult monitoring
It is not easy for managers to monitor the progress and performance of their staff without being in the same office space. This is especially intensified if the job requires many "background tasks" that cannot be monitored in a job's system. Frequent catch-up calls to resolve this issue can be time-consuming and reduce productivity levels.
2. Less teamwork
Working from home naturally means that you can't work as much as a team. There is less communication between employees, which in turn can lessen an element of teamwork between you. It can also mean that you miss out on "day-to-day business," such as daily updates and possible promotions, as you get less involved. Some employees may begin to feel isolated as the company culture declines.
3. More difficult to solve problems
Simple problems, like software problems, become more difficult to fix when you're not in the office. It takes more time to try to help someone over the phone than it would in person. Technology problems, in particular, tend to require expertise, which can take days to resolve.
4. Increase in telecommunications costs
The amount likely to use their own mobiles increases when working from home. Not being around any of your colleagues will also mean that the phones are being used more frequently. If the business doesn't use video conferencing software, telecommunications costs can skyrocket.
5. More distractions
While working from home has been found to increase productivity, there is no denying that there are some new distractions to watch out for. Factors like noisy neighbors, family, or friends will decrease your productivity and concentration levels.
It also becomes a lot easier to have 'fast' scrolling on Instagram when there is no one to monitor you. You could be affected more than you think!
6. You never leave work
Staying home will mean "never leaving the office." This could make it harder for you to "disconnect" from the workday. No more having to enter the office at 9 and leave at 5. While flexibility is great, this can increase your levels of stress and worry.
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