 A better work-life balance Time previously allotted for travel can be spent on errands and leisure activities, thereby resulting
to a better work-life balance. The employees are also able to save up on fuel or fare, food expense,
clothing expense and again time.
 Improved performance, efficiency and productivity
With workers better able to balance their work and non-work commitments, many organisations
have seen dramatic improvements in performance.
 A broader recruitment pool Homeshoring can open up job opportunities to people who could not otherwise work for your
organisation. For example, people who live too far away from the office to travel in on a regular
basis, people for whom it is not economically feasible to travel to and from the office every day
 Less absence and attrition
Homeshoring can also help retain skilled staff, and reduce daily absenteeism.
 Improved customer service
A happier and more fulfilled workforce can produce knock-on benefits in terms higher service
standards, leading to greater customer satisfaction and ultimately enhanced customer loyalty.
 Increased travelling distances
As property prices have risen, workforces have often been driven further and further from the
workplace – making travelling to work more difficult, costly and expensive. Often, it’s the
employer that ends up paying for this in terms of higher wages and a more inflexible workforce.
 Corporate Social Responsibility
Homeworking can be of great benefit to businesses pursuing a green agenda
 More efficient use of office space
Home working can play a major part in optimising an organisation’s use of office space.
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