7 Reasons to Offer Remote Working for Your Business

As 2019 draws to a close, business owners are setting their sights onto 2020. One of the biggest business trends that is expected for the coming year is remote working. Already, nearly two-thirds of American companies have remote workers, and in 2020, experts believe that the fastest growing jobs will be those that offer remote and flexible work options.

If that’s not enough of a reason to think about offering
remote working for your company, then here are some more reasons to consider
switching:

The point is not to make the subject sound more important than it is. The point is to make it easier to use. When a business understands the basics, it can make better decisions without getting pulled into noise, jargon, or a feature list that does not solve the real problem.

Telecommuters are more productive

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

What to notice

Perhaps the biggest and most influential reason why businesses offer remote working is because their employees are actually more productive at home than in the office. According to a study done by Stanford professor Nicholas Bloom, telecommuters decreases employee attrition by 50 percent. Why? Because instead of sitting on the couch, binging Netflix like many bosses fear, employees are actually less distracted than they would be in an office setting. The telecommuters in the study took shorter breaks, had fewer sick days, and took less time off than their office-working peers. They could also work more hours since they didn’t lose time commuting to the office.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

You can save up to $11,000 each year per telecommuter

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

Why it matters

Not only are employees more productive, but you’re also saving money by having them work from home. In fact, you can save up to $11,000 each year per telecommuter by offering remote working options. This is because remote workers are simply less expensive than in-office workers. You require less office space to house them, and the software that they need is cheaper than the software you use in an office.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For small and growing businesses, that kind of consistency matters. A weak process can hide for a while because people compensate for it. Someone remembers the workaround, someone checks twice, someone answers the message that should have been routed correctly the first time. Eventually those workarounds become the work.

You have access to a larger pool of candidates

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

What to notice

When you’re recruiting for new job positions, you’re
choosing among a limited pool of applicants. In other words, you’ll only have people
who live in your area, or who are willing to move to your area. With remote
working, however, you can access a larger pool of candidates from across the globe.
This provides you with a more diverse and talented workforce than you would
have without remote working.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For small and growing businesses, that kind of consistency matters. A weak process can hide for a while because people compensate for it. Someone remembers the workaround, someone checks twice, someone answers the message that should have been routed correctly the first time. Eventually those workarounds become the work.

Employees are healthier and happier

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

Why it matters

Employees that get to work from home tend to be healthier
and happier than those that work in an office. And why wouldn’t they be? They
get to work from the comfort of their own home, without having to deal with an
hour (or more) commute each day. Employees will also take fewer sick days since
remote working allows them to do at least some work during those times.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For small and growing businesses, that kind of consistency matters. A weak process can hide for a while because people compensate for it. Someone remembers the workaround, someone checks twice, someone answers the message that should have been routed correctly the first time. Eventually those workarounds become the work.

You’re free of office politics

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

What to notice

If there’s one thing people hate, it’s office politics. Drama,
arguments, and competition are all unpleasant, but unavoidable aspects of
office life. With remote working, however, you can cut down on the office
politics by limiting how many people actually work in the office.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For small and growing businesses, that kind of consistency matters. A weak process can hide for a while because people compensate for it. Someone remembers the workaround, someone checks twice, someone answers the message that should have been routed correctly the first time. Eventually those workarounds become the work.

Employees are less likely to leave

The practical value is coordination. When the work process is clear, teams and customers can keep work moving without making people chase updates. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually confusion, duplicate work, and slow responses showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

Why it matters

According to that same Nicholas Bloom study mentioned above, over 80 percent of employees who are offered remote working options are more loyal to their company than those that are not. People with greater working options are simply happier, and that means they’re less likely to leave for other companies.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For small and growing businesses, that kind of consistency matters. A weak process can hide for a while because people compensate for it. Someone remembers the workaround, someone checks twice, someone answers the message that should have been routed correctly the first time. Eventually those workarounds become the work.

Remote working helps the environment

The practical value is communication. When the phone system is clear, customers and employees can reach the right person without extra effort. That sounds simple because it is, but it is also where many businesses lose time. The problem is rarely one dramatic failure. It is usually missed calls, repeated messages, and small delays showing up often enough that people start treating it as normal.

What to notice

This may not directly impact the day-to-day operations of
your company, but we all live on this planet, and we all should care about its
health. In that respect, remote working is a very eco-friendly practice. It
cuts down on the number of commuters, which in turn cuts down on the amount of pollutants
entering the atmosphere.

Are you ready to start offering remote working options at your company? Then give Vaspian a call today at 1-855-827-7426 to learn about our remote office services.

This is why the details matter. A business does not need more complexity just to look prepared. It needs a setup that matches how people actually work, how customers actually ask for help, and how the team responds on an ordinary day. Good systems tend to feel quiet. Bad systems make themselves known.

The best version of this is not loud. It is a process that is easy to explain and easy to use. People should not need to understand every setting behind the scenes to get the benefit. They should only notice that the next step is obvious and the experience feels less difficult than it used to.

For businesses that need calls to reach the right place without adding more work, Vaspian builds business phone systems around the way the team actually answers and manages calls.

When the next step is a conversation, it helps to make that step easy. Teams that want a clearer setup can contact Vaspian and talk through what needs to work better.

FAQ

Here are a few common questions about 7 reasons to offer remote working for your business and what it means in day-to-day business.

Why does 7 reasons to offer remote working for your business matter for a business?

It matters because it affects how customers and employees move through everyday work. When the process is clear, people spend less time dealing with missed calls, repeated messages, and small delays.

What is the most important thing to get right?

The most important thing is making the next step clear. A business does not need a complicated setup if a simpler one helps people reach the right person without extra effort.

How do you know when the current approach is not working?

You usually see it in repeated friction: delays, confusion, missed handoffs, or people creating workarounds. Those are signs the process needs attention.

Does every business need the same solution?

No. The right setup depends on how the business works, who needs to respond, and what customers expect when they reach out.

Where should a business start?

Start with the places where people already get stuck. Fixing the obvious friction first is usually more useful than chasing a long list of features.