In the pandemic world, businesses have had to shift their ways of working at breakneck speed. Only a few months ago, business was booming, the economic climate looked secure and new startups were springing up on a daily basis. Now, you need to think about how you can survive this Covis-19 crisis and come out the other side a viable and money-making venture. You need to consider the joys of working from home. Previously, working from home was permitted maybe once a week on a Friday, and was seen as a day where productivity probably wouldn’t be as high as those days spent in the office. However, fast forward to now, and working from home has become the norm. Employees have proven how working from home is a viable way of working. Productivity has remained high and all tasks have been completed without the need for the office. Take a look at why you should embrace working from home to futureproof your business.
Meetings
While face-to-face meetings are always worthwhile when making the initial introductions, after this they can feel a little unnecessary. The emergence of Zoom during the coronavirus crisis has meant that we can communicate with individuals and groups from the comfort of our home office or sofa. Virtual meetings have allowed working from home to be a viable method of working. Virtual meetings are set up so that people from across the globe can join and communicate. With a top-quality WiFi connection, important issues can be discussed, presentations can still be planned and professional development catch-ups can still be had.
The Cloud
The joy of the cloud means that USB sticks and hard drives no longer need to be relied on for document storage. Wherever you are in the world, you can still log into your corporate network and access files on the cloud. The storage on servers can be private and secure meaning that your company assets remain safe and accessible to those with permissions. If you work in the world of finance, you can utilize banking automation software to digitize your loan process, manage your assets, and schedule controls. You don’t have to be in the office to achieve this - you simply need access to the software online.
Morale
A staff team is central to the running of a business. With low morale, you risk an unhappy team. This could result in a high turnover of staff, low productivity, and a lack of buy in to your business vision. You need to ensure that your employees are content and feel valued. By empowering them to work from home, you are trusting them to work hard and be productive. The joy of working from home for employees is being in comfortable surroundings while still being able to engage with work colleagues. By giving them the freedom to choose where they work, you could end up reassessing your office requirements. You may lease a smaller space resulting in less costly overheads.
Follow this guide and embrace working from home to futureproof your business.