Does working from home work?

Yes, working from home works. There are many benefits that come with working at home, from increased productivity to better work-life balance. Here are some of the main benefits outlined:

• Increase in productivity. Between April 2019 and March 2020, work from home productivity shot up 47%. Ever since more employees have started to work from home, there's been a considerable increase in productivity.

• Flexibility. 43% of remote workers agree that the most significant benefit to working from home is schedule flexibility. Their schedule is less stressful and hectic, and they can have a better work-life balance.

• Less time off needed. Because remote workers have a better work-life balance, they often don't feel the need to take as many days off. 55% of remote workers take fewer than 15 days of vacation per year, making them more available throughout the year.

• No commute. Work from home employees doesn't have to spend time commuting every day. Talk about a stress reducer.

• Cost savings. Both employees and employees save money by working from home. Employees who work from home at least half-time save between $600 and $6,000 per year, while a typical employer can save an average of $11,000 per employee per year.