Modern Approaches to Working from Home or Remotely (Infographic)

Discover the latest trends, options and approaches for creating a productive and comfortable home office. From identifying the perfect workspace to implementing effective remote work strategies, our comprehensive infographic guide has everything you need to take your home office to the next level.

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When grouped together “home and remote working” is referred to as distance working. This means a workplace that is not a company office. Distance working, is also sometimes known as telecommuting and can include working from home, a coffee shop, or even a different city or country. This type of work arrangement has become increasingly popular in recent years, as technology has made it easier to communicate and collaborate remotely.

The three main distance working roles are:

1)    Full time home – all working hours are completed from home

2)    Remote – this is working at a remote location, that is not a company office. This could be at a hotdesking office building, employee-shared space, a work colleague’s home, or a range of other locations which are internet enabled and

3)    Hybrid – this is a popular approach and involves part-time working in the company office and part time distance working

In a 2022 survey of London workers, it was revealed that 61% worked Hybrid, 20% worked at a company office only, 13% worked in a home office only and 7% worked in other remote locations. In a 2022 PWC survey, employees stated their preferred working locations were:

1)    Full time remote working – 26%

2)    Mainly remote with some in person working – 23%

3)    50/50 share of remote and in person working – 25%

4)    Mainly in person with some remote working – 15%

5)    Full time in person working – 11%

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Distance working has been found to offer a number of benefits for both employees and employers. 

Here are just some of the reasons:

1)    Technology - the development and advancement of technology has enabled remote working to become a viable option for many businesses. With the widespread availability of reliable internet connections, digital tools, and hardware/software advances, it is now easier than ever to collaborate and communicate with colleagues from anywhere in the world 

2)    Cost savings – for both businesses and employees:

a.    Businesses - remote working can reduce overhead costs for businesses, as there is reduced need to rent office space or buy additional furniture and equipment

b.    Employees - reduced office expenses (meals and entertainment), reduced commuting costs (fuel and maintenance on vehicles), etc.

3)    COVID-19 and social distancing – the COVID-19 pandemic increased the need for distance working due to the need to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of the virus. Working from home reduced the risk of infection by allowing employees to avoid large gatherings in the workplace and reduced contact with other employees. Another factor was the non-availability of public transport for employees to be able to travel to work

4)    Modern working - seen as a modern way of working, remote working offers greater flexibility for both employers and employees. It allows employees to work from any location, at any time, giving them the freedom to balance their work and personal commitments more effectively. For employers, it offers the ability to tap into a wider talent pool, free of geographical constraints

5)    Productivity improvements – studies have found that remote working can lead to increased productivity, as employees are more focused when they are able to work in a comfortable environment. This can benefit businesses by increasing output and reducing costs

6)    Environmental benefits – distance working reduces the need for employees to commute, which can help to reduce the environmental impact of businesses. This is beneficial to both employers and employees

Believe it or not, there are many possibilities for home working. Here are some top options for making your home work for you, including working from a sofa, bedroom, spare room, office shed, and even a premium garden building:

• Sofa – working from home is possible on a sofa with a laptop as the bare minimum
• Kitchen table – some home workers can make use of a kitchen table as their workspace
• Bedroom – bedrooms can be used as a home office with appropriate set-up
• Spare room – additional rooms such as spare bedrooms and studies can be used for distance working
• Extension – working in a house extension is another way of working
• Office shed – an outdoor building, typically made from timber with ample space to work
• Garden office - a single room or a complex of rooms in an office-style garden outbuilding
• Premium garden buildings – a high-quality garden building, made from premium materials to ensure comfort and longevity

There are pros and cons to each of these options. For more information, view our infographic for a table highlighting these:

When you buy a garden office, you are buying an asset that is not only practical, but it will also increase the value of your home. The more you invest into the quality and build specification of your garden office, the greater the potential value you will be adding. 

If you ever stop distance working, you can still use your garden office in many other ways.

The options are almost endless – but to name but a few:

• studio
• hobby, crafts or arts room
• entertaining or games room
• gardening and tool storage
• home bar
• home gym or yoga room
• kids playroom
• library and quiet reading 
• relaxation and meditation room
• movie or music room
• running a small business
• man cave or she shed
• study or writing room
• And much more…

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Hopefully, you will agree, our Modern Approaches to Working from Home or Remotely infographic provides all the information you need to take your home office to the next level and experience the future of remote working.

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