We’re all aware of the benefits of home working, which has become more and more popular over the last few years, due to a mixture of improved technology and of course covid. The benefits of working onsite are discussed less, however it can provide huge advantages depending on the stage of your career. Here are just a few of the points to consider when deciding whether home or office working is for you right now:
1. Office working gives you a structured routine, which can improve employee productivity and discipline by creating a common experience for all co-workers.
2. Increased access to networking opportunities which can lead to promotions, and better informal mentoring possibilities.
3. At the office you get more interaction and communication with co-workers.
4. Office working provides a more cohesive organizational culture, which can lead to solidarity and a sense of purpose.
5. At the office you get access to the organization’s equipment and facilities.
6. At the office there are fewer distractions from family members.
7. Social isolation brought on by home working can be detrimental to employees’ emotional and mental health.
8. Working from home can make it difficult to unplug, and some employees find themselves overworked or even burnt out.
9. Collaboration with co-workers can be a challenge when telecommuting, which can result from employees using different software, working from different time zones, or simply not knowing how to work remotely.
We are happy to help you with your career choices. If you work in Quality, Technical Operations or Regulatory and Compliance in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical devices industries in Europe or in the US, please send us an email to enquiries@gxpeople.com.