Telecommuting: the pros and cons of “working from home”

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but come to think of it, it’s important to assess the pros and cons of promoting “working from home.” Now let me explain the details.     

Telecommuting has several advantages, so many companies have already introduced it and achieved positive results: first, it reduces companies’ operating costs, such as commuting allowances, travel expenses, and so on. Plus, it helps various workers, such as seniors, women in child-rearing age, and people with disabilities, who is a significant part of workforce in our aging society.     

There are always cons to everything: first, it can be expensive to set up many home offices with the necessary equipment and information line with stability, security, and sufficient transfer rate. Next, studies have shown that telecommuting may cause communication and teamwork problems among workers, which sometimes leads to lower productivity.           

Telecommuting is a new style of working: however, if we understand the pros and cons of telecommuting to use it properly, we can improve our work-life balance. Thank you for your attention. [180 Words Type-O]