Home Office or Remote Work has become more popular in recent years.

The number of employees working from home and that of employers offering such a work arrangement have grown. Many employees value the flexibility it offers, while employers appreciate the potential for cost savings and productivity gains.

However, employees working from home may be at increased risk for certain problems. They are isolated and are not easily available to colleagues or supervisors, which can lead to lower job performance and decreased productivity. Additionally, they may have less social support than their office counterparts.

While the support of family and friends may help compensate for this, it is unlikely to be as effective as professional support. There have been several reports of violence between employees who work from home and their supervisors or spouses.

The most common issue that occurs in telecommuting involves communication difficulties. Communication is of critical importance in the workplace, and issues that arise when employees are not in the same physical space as their colleagues can lead to unnecessary misunderstandings and conflict.

While many employees enjoy the freedom of working from home, others feel isolated or may have increased feelings of stress.

With the increased emphasis on telecommuting, employers are more likely to provide employees with the tools they need to be successful in this type of work arrangement. These include high-speed Internet service, telephone service, fax machines and copiers.

However, telecommuting is not always the answer. For instance, if an employee needs assistance with a project, he or she will have to wait until the next business day before getting assistance from colleagues. Emphasize goal setting.

Employees who have been telecommuting for a period of time may encounter a decrease in motivation, or they may become less productive as the novelty of working at home wears off.

It is important to set a goal for the amount of work an employee should complete in a given period. For example, an employee who works from home for three hours a day should complete at least three hours worth of work.

Employees who have been telecommuting for a period of time may encounter a decrease in motivation, or they may become less productive as the novelty of working at home wears off.

Identify distractions and develop strategies to minimize them.

The Pros of Work from Home.

1. Flexible Working Time.
2. Flexible Location.
3. Reduce Stress.
4. Save Money on gas and Parking Fee
5. One can work in their undergarments if they wish to
6. Free time during weekends or holidays to spend with the family,
7. Save time, as a result of no commute to and from work every day.
8. No more office politics
9. Some companies provide free breakfast or lunch
10. No unwanted guests such as colleagues, boss or co-workers
11. No more office birthday celebrations,
12. No more office gossip
13. No more wasting time at the office
14. Remove the daily drudgery of travel to and from work
15. Be able to focus on family and personal activities,
16. Do whatever you want during free time,
17. No longer be tied to a job you dislike
18. Work at your own pace,
19. Work from home or anywhere else in the world,
20. No more office attire
21. No more neckties
22. No more restrictions on what is acceptable work attire
23. No more restrictions on what you can or cannot do during work hours,
24. No more office politics,
25. Have the ability to make your job be about whatever you want it to be about
26. Earnings are 100% commission-based.

The Cons of Work from Office.

1. Not everyone is suited to work from home. Some people need the social interaction at work, or they will go crazy.
2. Working from home can be isolating and lonely if you are not self-motivated, disciplined and organized.
3. It is very easy to get out of the habit of working.
4. You must be self-motivated and disciplined in order to succeed at working from home. 5. Some people feel that they require a boss looking over their shoulder to do their best work.
5. Some people like to have a paycheck, even if it is small.
6. If you work from home, you need to be very disciplined in order to not be distracted by all the surrounding things that you could do instead of working.
7. It is very easy to get into the habit of procrastinating and wasting time on the internet. 9. Working from home can be lonely if you are not self-motivated, disciplined and organized.
8. Some people like the social interaction that they get from going to an office.

How to turn your home into a productive work space.

1. Set up a dedicated work space in your home. This can be a desk, a table, or even a corner of the living room.
2. Make it as comfortable as possible to be in this space, so that you want to spend time there and enjoy it.
3. Set up your own office supplies and equipment so that you have what you need close to hand.
4. When you are working in this space, turn off all distractions, such as the phone and television.
5. Establish regular working hours, so that you stick to a schedule and don’t waste time.
6. Make it easy and convenient for yourself by having everything set up and ready to go before you start work.
7. Get rid of all the clutter in your work space, so that you have a clear desk and don’t have to worry about where to put things.
8. Make it as appealing as possible by using an attractive table mat or having flowers on your desk.
9. Find a quiet, peaceful place where you won’t be disturbed.
10. Keep the phone turned off and take calls in another room so that you can concentrate on your work when you are working.
11. Use a timer to remind yourself when you should be doing something else.
12. Start work early, so that you can finish on time.
13. If you have to do a job for your employer, make sure it is well-defined and done in advance of the deadline.

Work can be a lot of fun. It can be relaxing, challenging, and enjoyable. It also has to be done in a way that works for you. Use the tips above and your job will become easier and more rewarding.