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Pros and cons of working from home


 

Pros and cons of working from home

Some of the negative aspects of work from home during the pandemic identified in the report include:

  • Blurring of boundaries (working longer hours and on weekends), invasion of privacy (using webcam and private phone for work), and work impinging on caregiver responsibilities
  • Both managers and non-managers reported exhaustion associated with increased working hours and long periods of work without taking leave
  • Negative physical health outcomes such as increased musculoskeletal pain and weight gain
  • A decrease in productivity, due to negative mental well-being effects of work from home
  • A feeling of isolation and disconnect from work, particularly for those living alone in lockdown who could not socialize
  • Negative financial impact for employees resulting from increased utility bills and purchase of additional equipment

  • Positives included:

    • Improved work-life interaction, particularly for employees that were not in mandatory lockdown situations—including flexibility to accommodate parenting responsibilities,
      • Improved access to networking and professional development opportunities through online conferences and seminars that were previously inaccessible due to overseas locations
      • Increased team bonding due to online meetings, which provided insight into private lives of employees
      • The introduction of online communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom resulted in improved communication within teams and between departments, as well as cross business collaboration
      • Productivity increase—due to staff working longer days and not being distracted in the office—contributed to the positive financial impact for employer organizations

      However the study found that effective workplace-initiated strategies to optimize work from home included management support of flexible work hours; provision of necessary equipment with ICT support; regular online communication; performance management adjustments; and manager training.

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