In large organisations mobile phones, laptops, the internet and smart online apps have created significant changes in workplace practices and performance measurement. Managers have increasingly made the shift from focusing on employee punctuality and time in the office, (attendance), to task completion, (productivity). Where someone works and for how long has become less important. What counts is delivering work to an agreed standard by the agreed deadline.<\/p>\n
The COVID pandemic has accelerated the discovery of what\u2019s possible for remote working in a much broader range of roles. It\u2019s also increased awareness of the benefits and challenges of remote working.<\/p>\n
Each business and the people who work for it will have their own reasons for preferring to work without a company office. Here are a few of the main benefits:<\/p>\n
The time you\u2019re wasting on daily commutes to and from the office becomes yours to use as you choose. That might mean more time to spend with family, pursuing an interest or simply getting more done in pursuit of your business goals. The point is, it\u2019s up to you. Commuting costs are also saved.<\/p>\n
Many people who work without an office find the lack of workplace distractions and compulsory meetings allows them to focus on their work and achieve more in less time. You just need to create or choose the right remote working environment for you.<\/p>\n
Setting up and running a business office can be a significant and ongoing expense. When you choose to work without an office, you can redirect those funds to areas that directly boost business income.<\/p>\n
Working without an office can increase your financial flexibility by removing some fixed operating costs. It can also mean you\u2019re more likely to stay up and running in the event of a natural disaster or a pandemic.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re working from home you can be there when the kids get back from school, let trades people in, bring the washing in when it rains, sign for courier deliveries and so on. Even if you\u2019re mobile or dipping into a local shared office space, you\u2019ll probably still have greater flexibility and be set up to work from home when you choose.<\/p>\n
Some businesses need an office, but an increasing number can work successfully without one. It just depends on how you operate. If you answer yes to some of the questions below you could probably work remotely or with a virtual office.<\/p>\n
In most cases you can work remotely wherever there\u2019s an internet connection. That means pretty much anywhere in the world. If you can\u2019t find a Wi-Fi connection, you can usually connect through your mobile phone.<\/p>\n
While many people set up their remote or virtual offices at home, there are plenty who work from their vehicle. You can also use casual shared office spaces, book meeting rooms for customers at some banks, or find a quiet table at a caf\u00e9 for coffee or lunch.<\/p>\n
SECURITY TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re working in publicly accessible places:<\/p>\n In most cases it doesn\u2019t cost a lot to set yourself up for remote working or create a virtual office. To help you get started, here\u2019s a list of the main things you\u2019re likely to need.<\/p>\n Like most things, working from a virtual office has its ups and downs. It\u2019s important to remember that working on your own doesn\u2019t mean you are alone. \u00a0Here are some of the challenges people face from time to time and how you might overcome them.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Working without a business office In large organisations mobile phones,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1875,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
How to get set up for remote working?<\/h3>\n
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What are the potential challenges when working remotely?<\/h3>\n
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