Many companies allow some employees to work from home. My company wants to introduce this strategy now in order to contribute to commuter traffic reduction in my city. We calculated that traffic volume would decline by about 20% overall if all workers spent one day working from home. That's about 40.000 gallons of fuel a week in my city alone that isn't being burnt, and three people who don't die in road accidents per year.
Funny thing is - there are those employees who won't have it. They actually prefer being in the office instead. I can't ask them directly, because I'm on the committee, but I would love to hear some common sense thoughts on why people would rather work in the office than at home one day a week.
Thanks.
2006-12-08 16:09:59 · 11 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
too many distractions at home. I would probably work in by skivvies, which would probably make me less productive
2006-12-09 14:14:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the kind of work, but I wouldn't do it for more than 1 day/week, and not on a Friday or Monday (i can't picture anybody really working from home on any of these two days).
It is also important to keep alive the feeling of belonging. People working from home may feel that they are "left out" because they lack the possibility of interacting with other co-workers (water cooler conversation, complain about the company or about the managers with other coworkers, etc).
And again, productivity may decrease if they are distracted at home (this will depend on the particular situation of every worker) or if you have to postpone meetings because it will take you three days to get all the people you need into the boardroom.
2006-12-09 11:26:42 · answer #2 · answered by Eng_helper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the hindrances to working out of one's home is the home office issue. I live in a small, 2 BR house. My "office" is my dining room table, I kid you not. My printer has been there for about 4 years and my laptop never goes in my lap. I would love to have a dining room again, but I can't afford to add onto the house and I can't remove all this equipment because I will need it again the next day. Yes, I know, go wireless, but to learn all that one needs money and time, and I am afraid I am not in oversupply of each.
However, that said, I would dearly LOVE to work from home. I get nothing accomplished in the office, I have so many interruptions. At least here, once I have my work space cleared off (no more eating in front of email), I get straight to work with 1 1/2 hours saved each way not being on the roads.
Excellent question, by the way. I like your tactic for trying to figure out the objections!
2006-12-09 09:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are in the office there are not the same distractions that can occur while you are home. Like a stay at home parent no wanting more time from you. Even though you have to work it can be easier to work at work. Also some people find it hard to find the motivation to work when they are in their sanctuary. When you at work and then go home you can leave work at work. If you work at home you can't leave work anywhere and feel like you are surrounded by it 24/7.
Also it is harder to impress a supervisor if they don't see you. They may not see the actual work that you do. If you have a normal desk job then you may actually put in more time and effort than someone else but because they have finished more projects then they are rewarded.
2006-12-09 00:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by keith c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people may find it more difficut to stay focused on work when they are working from home especially if they choose to have their children to stay home on those days as well. When you're at home, you can always find SOMETHING that you've been putting off doing and that can be a major distraction. If they have an area at home that can be dedicated to work (such as a home office), it may be easier to accomplish.
My husband has the option of working at home especially if he's sick or if the weather is bad and he doesn't seem to be able to get anything accomplished.
2006-12-09 00:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to realize some people do not have a life outside of work. Some people don't have any friends or even family and that is where there excitement comes from. Some people might be in an abusive relationship and need a chance to get out when ever they can.
2006-12-12 13:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by Toshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will be some that will ABUSE the privilege of working at home. Some will say they are 'working' when actually they are surfing the net, watching TV, etc. One would have to be a trust-worthy employee to get this special privilege.
I would get bored after awhile. One needs to get out of the house. You can get into a rut this way.
2006-12-09 00:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way! I am a search and rescue worker. I love the time when I work (in the woods)
2006-12-10 13:38:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Already doing it... I would rather be in an office... time management is such a drag; you need to have strict self discipline.
2006-12-09 00:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by Shalltell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell yea work at home, no gas bill, never leaving my warm cozy bed and less chance of being dead..all this to get paid, woo hooo im down.
2006-12-09 00:22:17 · answer #10 · answered by teeshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋