The COVID-19 crisis has forced a lot of companies to shift to a work-from-home arrangement. Since the virus isn’t showing any clear signs of leaving, it seems that the arrangement may stick. In fact, several huge businesses are planning to let their staff work from home permanently. Even when the crisis ends.
Social Media Leads the Way
Social media giant Mark Zuckerberg said that around 50% of Facebook employees could be working remotely within the next 5 to 10 years. According to Zuckerberg, the idea was an opportunity to satisfy employee desires. As well as to create more broad-based economic prosperity. In a live stream posted to his official Facebook page, Zuckerberg said: “When you limit hiring to people who live in a small number of big cities, or who are willing to move there, that cuts out a lot of people who live in different communities, have different backgrounds, have different perspectives.”
Meanwhile, the micro-blogging company said that it will allow some of its employees to continue working from home forever. If they choose to. Although the specific roles were not specified. According to Twitter, the experience of working from home has proven that it can continue to work with that arrangement.
Twitter’s Vice President of People, Jennifer Christie said, “If our employees are in a role and situation that enables them to work from home and they want to continue to do so forever, we will make that happen.”
Besides these two, Google has also announced that it will allow its employees to work from home until July 2021. The move suggests that Google doesn’t see the pandemic ending anytime soon.
Benefits of Work-From-Home Options for Corporations
A work-from-home arrangement offers employees a lot of benefits. But even more for employers. For one thing, employers can greatly reduce overhead expenses. No need to spend on office supplies and even office space! Besides, one study even claims that employees who work from home are more productive than those stuck in the office.
The scheme also reduces employee turnover. Allowing employees to work flexible schedules can increase job satisfaction. It also promotes employee loyalty. When you have a good relationship with your employees, you get to build a strong foundation for your company.
Another opportunity offered by work-from-home options is the chance to hire more people. The thing about non-remote work is that most companies settle for the most qualified person within their area. Instead of the most qualified person of the bunch. With a work-from-home position, companies can now hire anyone, anywhere. Besides, communication isn’t an issue anymore, thanks to the internet.
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