Why remote working will be your best business decision yet
Few good things have come out of the pandemic besides a booming remote work culture that’s silently swept through businesses across the globe. Born out of necessity, it’s now a perk that employees have come to expect. And for good reasons.
From increased productivity to more control over their work-life balance, it’s clear employees aren’t rushing to get back to the office anytime soon.
Allowing remote working is not only good for company culture, but it’s good for business too. In fact, it may be one of the best business decisions you have made yet.
So, what are the benefits of working from home?
Increased productivity
If you worked remotely during the pandemic, it might have been a shock when you returned to the busy office and realised working from a shared space can be very distracting. Operating remotely leads to fewer interruptions from coworkers, less internal politics, and a much quieter working environment for most.
One well-known study by Standford University showed remote workers were 13% more efficient than their office-based peers. And many global companies saw an increase in productivity since their teams were forced to work remotely during the pandemic.
Better work-life balance
Before the pandemic, a work-life balance seemed virtually impossible. According to research commissioned by the Australian Government, full-time workers in major Australian cities spent an average of around 67 minutes per day commuting in 2019. That means full-time employees were spending about 9 hours a day in the office or commuting.
When remote working, staff can fit in household chores, spend more time with their family and work from anywhere in the world. A better work-life balance positively impacts employee retention, talent acquisition, staff motivation and job satisfaction. Which is good for staff and business.
Access more talent and customers
Having a remote team gives you access to a wider talent pool and means you can reach more customers. Sales and service teams who rely on face-to-face meetings at a physical location are losing potential customers who prefer online or live too far away.
As the move to online continues to accelerate, more and more customers and employees will be looking for more accessible options.
Cost savings for you and your staff
Your staff will be pretty happy when they start to rack up savings on things like transport, bought lunches, takeaway coffee and that professional wardrobe that often puts a dent in the budget. But businesses owners should be smiling over savings too.
With a remote team, the business can save on:
- Office space and real estate
- Supplies and stationery
- Utility bills
- And other operational overheads.
It’s easier than ever
Savvy business owners are using online tools and software solutions like Expertli to streamline communication and improve their sales processes. Not only is it now easier to connect with your remote team, but you can also serve your customers from anywhere in the world.
With Expertli, you can build meaningful relationships with your customers in our collaborative virtual workspace. We’ll help you simplify your day to day and make it easier than ever to connect virtually without losing the human touch and collaborate as if you’re in the same room.
Business owners who choose not to offer remote or hybrid working in the new world risk losing valuable intellectual property and good talent. With the right processes and supporting technology, remote work allows sales and service teams to focus on what’s important – the customer.
As long as your team are available when your customers are and their needs are being met, 9 to 5 office days can be a thing of the past.
Ready to drastically improve your sales process? Chat with the Expertli today or request a free demo.