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Hybrid work glossary
Definition: Home office
The home office refers to a work organisation where employees carry out their professional tasks from home, rather than on company premises.
What are the differences between remote work and home office?
Home office: working from home
Home office refers specifically to working from home. This form of working has become particularly popular, as it offers a high degree of autonomy and enables employees to create a working environment tailored to their personal needs. This includes the freedom to choose furniture, technological equipment and even decoration, which can greatly influence motivation and efficiency at work.
Remote working: at home but not only...
Unlike the home office, telecommuting is not restricted to the home. It can be carried out from a variety of locations, such as coworking spaces, cafés or other environments suited to nomadic working. This flexibility enables teleworkers to choose the environment that optimizes their productivity, depending on the task at hand or their current state of mind. Telecommuting thus offers a variety of environments that can be beneficial to creativity and professional efficiency.
What are the advantages of a home office?
A better quality of life
The adoption of the home office marks a revolution in employee quality of life, offering unprecedented flexibility and a considerable reduction in daily distractions. By working from home, workers enjoy greater autonomy, enabling them to achieve a better work-life balance. Working remotely also gives employees the freedom to choose their own furniture, type of office and storage space, which is more likely to provide good working conditions for the employee. This autonomy translates into a significant reduction in travel-related stress and greater freedom in organizing their day. The time previously devoted to commuting can now be invested in personal or family activities, boosting overall well-being.
Flexibility in the organization of working hours
Flexibility is another key advantage of the home office. Employees can adjust their working hours to suit their personal and professional needs, which is particularly beneficial for those managing family responsibilities or who prefer to work at times when they feel more productive. This flexibility contributes not only to better time management but also to increased productivity, as employees work at times when they are naturally more efficient.
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