There are many discussions surrounding the phrase 'New Normal' meaning how our world has and will change post Covid-19 Pandemic. Included in these discussions is the concept of 'Work from Home' and there are many perspectives.
The first thing we must get out of the way is the concept of working from home is not a reality for most professions and organizaions; tradespeople, manufacturers, construction, agriculture, and many other occupations cannot be done while wearing your pajamas and sitting at your laptop at the dinning room table.
For those who are able to even consider such an arrangement, let's have a discussion on opportunities, challenges, and practices that have worked for you.
Many argue humans are social animals and require face to face interaction; others argue social interaction is a distraction.
Couples both working from home argue it is difficult as there is the tendancy to bounce work thoughts off the other as they did in the past with their co-workers; however, their subject matters may not be related therefore only creating distractions from one another.
With the Pandemic and the resulting closure of schools and daycares, workers are attempting to 'parent' at the same time as working which detracts from productivity; pre-pandemic it was normally a condition of telework that children not be present during working hours, as the parent was to be working not parenting.
There is a movement that believes eliminating offices will save organizations money as will the fact employees will no longer have to commute including incuring the costs fuel, maintenance, and parking; others will argue the synergy of employees being in close proximity and monitored will outweight those costs.
Let's hear your thoughts on the above as well as other points to consider:
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