Apart from the financial aspect, what weighs most heavily on you when you are offered a job? With this statement, we recently asked on LinkedIn about the preconditions that weigh most in the choice of a job. The number 1 is reserved for work at home (34%)closely followed by career opportunities (32%).
Our view of working from anywhere has changed dramatically over the past two years. Both among employees and companies. Research has shown that 20 to 25% of employees in highly developed economies such Being able to work from home for 3 to 5 days without loss of productivity.
Good news for the fans. However, working from home comes with a few drawbacks. Where does it sometimes pinch?
5 pitfalls for notorious homeworkers to capitalise on
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1. Flexibility: a matter of choice
Flexibility is life, but it also comes with the necessary stress of choice. Research has shown that someone who spends five days driving to Brussels does not necessarily experience more stress than someone who has to make the optimal choice between home and office work every week. Flexibility requires more decision moments and choosing is always a bit of a waste. And that stimulates our stress level.
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2. The risk of invisibility
Those who are more present in the office are seen more. Those who are seen more easily receive recognition and make more impact with colleagues and managers. Research has shown that 64% of managers believe that colleagues in the office perform better than remote workers. And yes, that is perception, but perception with an effect on your career development and promotion opportunities. Food for thought.
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3. Colleagues, that's the confetti
If things are going well, you might even have a chitchat with your colleagues or laugh together. You can rely on each other as a sounding board and you can comment on successes. Perhaps you share the same interests or just learn a lot from each other. The physical presence of colleagues provides the necessary energy shots. They spice up your career.
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4. More involved, more satisfied
Are you up to speed with what is happening in the organisation? Do you know your colleagues from other departments? Do you know the state of affairs in the current projects? The more you are involved in the organisation, the better you can make your mark. The greater your sense of accomplishment. The less you are present, the harder it is to get a grip on what is going on.
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5. New to the job? Hear, see and learn
A new employer? Then the many Team and Zoom calls will not guarantee you a kick-start. Getting a feel for the organisation, understanding its structure and feeling its energy: face-to-face contacts are invaluable for that. Not only will you be on the right track, but your colleagues will also discover your valuable points more quickly.
Source:
Vlerick Masterclass in collaboration with Accent: How to become irresistible to candidates? How to build a strong employer brand?