Is there a business case for remote working?

More and more people all over the world are exploring the opportunities that come from working from home. This rise in popularity has come from the realisation that more flexibility can lead to increased productivity and morale. Studies show that employees that have the chance to work remotely seem to be happier than those who don’t.

As an employer, you might feel sceptical about letting your employees work from home; however, you’ll be surprised by what they can achieve away from the office. More than 65% of employees wish they were offered the opportunity to have the flexibility to work from home. A common misconception about remote workers is that they’re not actually doing the work and instead are slacking off, but the opposite is usually true - remote employees are more productive and engaged.

One member of Team Nimvelo, David, works remotely on a full-time basis. He uses tools such as Nimvelo Phone and Slack to help him keep up to date with the rest of the team, meaning he never feels out the loop. David believes that working remotely is an opportunity businesses should consider as it helps improve productivity and employee satisfaction. “I would urge that you trial it, and figure out its suitability as soon as you can,” says David. “While it may require some initial legwork to put remote working in place, it is definitely a worthwhile opportunity for improving both productivity and employee satisfaction.”

Take a look at the infographic below and see how remote working can help your team be more productive.

We’ve been working on a couple of free tools to make it easier for you to implement remote working at your company. You can get prepared for remote working with our handy checklist, or generate your own customised policy template to make sure everyone’s on the same page.