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WORK FROM HOME (Vocabulary & Ideas)

  • Common abbreviation: WFH
  • Some popular jobs which are done via telecommuting are sales, customer service, marketing, computer and software programming, marketing, and medical transcribing.

Directly related words and phrases

  • Telecommuting: working from home (or from outside the office) by using telecommunications tools
  • Telecommunications tools: Devices used for telecommuting. E.g., telephone, online chat apps, video meeting platforms (Zoom, Skype, etc.), and email.
  • Telecommuting is also called teleworking, e-commuting, or working remotely.
  • Teleworkers: Employees/workers who remotely (e.g., from their home) using telecommunication tools.

Other words and phrases that can be used when writing or speaking on this topic

Why is telecommuting/working from home increasing in popularity
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Reasons for the increase in popularity of telecommuting/working from home
  • Virtual communication has become highly seamless because of easy access to fast and reliable internet connections/wi-fi connections.
Advantages/Pros of Telecommuting/Working from home
  • The employees get the flexibility to choose their work hours and work location.
  • There is a better work-life balance. The employee can take time out to handle personal responsibilities.
  • Commuting time is saved.
  • Commuting expense is saved.
  • An additional saving for employees is that they do not have to spend on formal office wear.
  • Overhead costs of the office or the daily running cost of the office (office rent, electricity and other amenities) are reduced.
  • Studies have shown that full-time remote workers are more satisfied with their jobs.
  • It's better for the environment as there's no or less commuting involves.
  • Employees have a greater degree of control over their work environment.
  • Moonlighting is possible for the employees as they save time that would otherwise be wasted during commuting, etc. 
    Moonlighting: Taking a second job in addition to one's full-time job
  • Studies have shown that the telecommuters take fewer sick leaves.
Disadvantages/Cons of Telecommuting/Working from home
  • There may be more distractions at home, e.g., family members including children, pets, and roommates. Also, being in an environment with a lot of non-work chores, the chances of being distracted or procrastinating escalate.
  • Distractions or lack of focus are also more probable in other locations such as a coffee shop.
  • When working from home, employees may find it difficult to distance themselves from work at the end of the day. So, it can be counterproductive by skewing up the work-life balance.
  • Monitoring/supervising employees is not possible as well, even though technology does help ensure that the employer is working or logged into the system.
  • Employees may take undue advantage of the fact that they can work on their own schedule without any constant monitoring.
  • One huge problem with remote working is that there is no opportunity for social meetings. Working in an office does not just involve employees working in the office. It also involves many interactions among employees such as short coffee breaks. These social interactions help forge a better bond and understanding among employees. They are also an inadvertent source of destressing for the employees in the middle of stressful workdays.
  • Communicating through only technology may lead to communication gaps, thereby increasing issues among employees, and also between employer and employee.
  • Working from home requires a proper working space and environment. This may be inconvenient for certain employees and their families.
     
Hybrid mode of working
  • The hybrid mode/Hybrid workplace model involves working from the office/traditional workplace for some days and working from home or outside the office on other days.
  • It offers flexibility to the employees.
  • It combines the benefits of both remote working and in-office working.
  • It is beneficial for co-workers to meet periodically.
  • It also offers an opportunity for the employees to touch base with the employers in person whenever they visit the office.
    (touch base: briefly make or renew contact with someone)



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