Posted on 16 July 2013.
There are numerous benefits to teleworking, for employers and employees alike. But it does have its dark side. A new report has found that teleworking can cause isolation, disrupt work-life balance, too many distractions and additional costs.
The professional and social isolation employees experience when working from home was found to be the biggest disadvantage, with 22% of respondents to the McCrindle survey indicating this as their largest issue. ?I am isolated and lonely at times, and do less networking,? one respondent said.
Other side effects of isolation from co-workers can be the lack of opportunities to brainstorm ideas and solve problems as a team, resulting in an overall drop in productivity.
The primary driver of teleworking is its allowance of a work-life balance. In working from home, individuals are able to have an active role in the day-to-day running of their household and can set their own hours. However, the downside of this is employees can find themselves unable to stop working ? the boundaries between work life and home life are destroyed rather than altered.
?Being on call ? people seem to think you are available at any time, including your days off,? a respondent said. Additionally, household distractions can dilute productivity and focus, with 14% indicating teleworking had resulted in too many distractions relating to household tasks.
For full story please visit http://www.hcamag.com/hr-news/the-dark-side-of-teleworking-177137.aspx.
Source: http://thesauce.net.au/teleworking-has-its-dark-side/
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