| Today, when the barriers between countries are | | | | reduced stress and sickness levels and hence an |
| fading and globalisation is on a rise, a whole lot of | | | | increase in their motivational levels. |
| new trends are being witnessed. These new | | | | Then there is the flexibility and freedom of |
| trends are not only being noticed in the way | | | | working. One can structure one's day to suit his |
| people eat or dress up, but in every sphere of | | | | her personal needs. Work from home job also |
| life. Even in the way people work. The increased | | | | enables one to be more competitive not just in |
| use of internet and telephone has opened up a | | | | the prices charged but also in the quality of |
| new range of possibilities in which businesses can | | | | service offered. It provides the opportunity to |
| work and structure themselves. In the recent | | | | get the work-life balance correct so that it does |
| past, many companies have inculcated the | | | | not interfere with one's family life. Just like |
| practice of 'work from home job'. It involves | | | | everything, home job work has its share of |
| allowing employees to have a work from home | | | | disadvantages. Some employees complain of |
| job either on a full or part-time basis. | | | | loneliness since there are no bosses or |
| Home working as a practice, is advantageous | | | | co-workers. There can also be a temptation to |
| both for the employer and the employee. The | | | | engage in household work while working. |
| employer has the option of recruiting from a | | | | Given these benefits and more, the trend |
| wider pool of candidates, for example, disabled | | | | towards home based working is rising. A number |
| candidates who may prefer to work from home. | | | | of technological advancements, like broadband |
| The productivity also increases through the | | | | technology, wireless internet connections, video |
| employees having fewer interruptions and | | | | conferencing etc, have made working from home |
| decreased commuting time. | | | | effective and easier for employers and |
| In addition to this, it helps in saving on office | | | | employees. It requires an equal effort from both |
| space and other facilities. There is also the | | | | sides to ensure its smooth and harmonious |
| advantage of retention of employees. The | | | | practice so that the whole process is as |
| employers do not lose workers when those | | | | productive as possible. Those who recognise the |
| employees undergo life changes like starting a | | | | opportunities are sure to be a part of a growing |
| family or relocating to a different region. As far | | | | movement. |
| as the employees are concerned, there are | | | | |