Working From Home - What Is It? Definition, Examples And More

Working from Home ""While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also requires careful management to maintain team cohesion, clear communication, and a sense of belonging among employees." (Gartner, 2022)"

This technique provides a contemporary review of the concept of working from home (WFH), highlighting its benefits and challenges. It includes case studies and success factors demonstrating the positive impact that WFH can have in today's evolving business landscape.

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Working from Home Definition

Working from Home (WFH) refers to a flexible work arrangement where employees perform their job responsibilities remotely, typically from their homes, instead of commuting to a central office location. This arrangement relies heavily on digital communication tools, cloud-based software, and internet connectivity to facilitate real-time collaboration and productivity. WFH has become increasingly prevalent due to advancements in technology and changing workplace norms, accelerated further by the COVID-19 pandemic (Dahlstrom, 2021).

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• Allen, T. D., Golden, T. D., and Shockley, K. M. (2021) 'How effective is telecommuting? Assessing the status of our scientific findings.' Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 14(2), pp. 40-68.
• Bloom, N., Liang, J., Roberts, J., and Ying, Z. J. (2022) 'Does working from home work? Evidence from a Chinese experiment.' Quarterly Journal of Economics, 135(1), pp. 165-218.
• Buffer (2023) State of Remote Work 2023.
• CIPD (2022) Impact of Remote Work on Work-Life Balance. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

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