The right-to-disconnect law, enforced in France and the Philippines, encourages employers to establish clear lines between work and personal activities and to allow employees to take regular breaks. However, balancing work and personal lives can be difficult, especially in the “new normal” working situation. Employees must be disciplined and well-organized to maximize their time. And for mothers, the new normal will give them more time to care for their children.
The shift to telecommuting largely cleared the muddy waters for employers. As more people took advantage of technology, employers became more adept at facilitating telecommuting. Associate professor of management Christa Kiersch addressed common questions about telecommuting. Listed below are the most common questions she receives from employers and employees alike. The first question employers may have is, “Can I work from home?”
First, the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way we do business. It forced corporations to close their offices and encourage workers to work from home. The second question is: can working from home be safe? In Toronto, workmode workspaces can be a safe alternative to crowded office buildings. The concept focuses on keeping workers healthy and productive. In the long run, progressive companies will embrace this new norm and turn it into a competitive advantage.
Another question that has been cropping up is, “Is working from home the new normal?” The answer to that question depends on your personal situation, job function, and personality. Nevertheless, the pandemic of flexibility has many benefits for employees and companies. A remote workforce allows flexible work schedules and enables companies to keep their costs down. One such example is Jacob Hawley, founder of TLM Partners, a unique “Cloud Studio” that builds new technologies in partnership with AAA publishers.
One of the most common concerns among employers regarding the new working environment is that workers will not be able to work at home full time. Yet, it is estimated that as long as there is no COVID-19, the majority of workers will choose to work from home. This will lead to increased productivity for both employers and employees. And it’s likely that more employees will opt for a combination of office and home work in the future.
However, the benefits of this new working model go far beyond purely convenience. Despite the convenience and flexibility of working at home, some employees will spend longer hours. One study found that employees from Microsoft who worked from home logged on a computer more than ten percent longer than those who had the same job in their office before the virus hit. Those who were not working at home had an additional 2.5 hours per day on average. Researchers estimate that these employees are at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke compared to those who had their desks in a traditional office.
The early pioneers of this new model of working from home were Australia’s public services. The Australian Public Service Interim Home-Based Work Award was first created in 1994 and was extended to other sectors in 2003. Initially, the Australian government appeared to be reluctant to permit public employees to work at home. However, in the end, the Australian Public Service Commission issued an advisory to encourage their employees to work at home.
The shift to remote working is creating a new multi-polar power dynamic in the workplace. The older, aging leaders are shifting to younger, digitally savvy professionals who are more adept at working from home. Digital tools make the processes more transparent and increase employee accountability. The boundaries between the office and personal space have blurred and will no longer be clearer as the years go by. As a result, businesses must develop creative interpersonal relationships that encourage collaboration and innovation.
Digital technologies and the Coronavirus disease pandemic are driving the growth of remote work, which has a major impact on society, workplaces, and the nature of work. While this type of work is not the norm for everyone, economists are studying the effects on the economy and human resources. The shift to remote work is the “new normal.”
According to a recent KPMG survey, a third of companies plan to have most employees work from home two to three days a week. And over 76% of these companies would wait until the vaccine had been introduced and the government announced it safe for workers to return to the office. And while the shift towards home-based work may be welcome for some, it has its downsides. For example, the increased fatigue levels of employees and the blurring of work-life boundaries have made it impossible to create a productive environment.
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