REMOTE
WORKING-
WORK FROM
HOME (WFH)
By Vaibhav Kumar
WHAT IS
WORK FROM
Work from home, or remote working,
allows employees to perform their tasks
outside the traditional office
HOME (WFH)
environment. This can be done from
home, co-working spaces, or any
location with internet access. The
practice has grown due to technological
advancements and the need for work-
life balance.
Benefits include reduced commuting,
increased productivity, and higher job
satisfaction. Employers also gain access
to a broader talent pool and can reduce
operational costs. This arrangement is
increasingly popular and beneficial for
both employees and organizations.
NESCESITIES FOR REMOTE WORKING
COMFORTABLE SPACE OR AREA SPECIFIC GADGETS OR TOOLS
THAT ALLOWS YOU TO WORK THAT ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM
EFFICIENTLY. REMOTE WORKING.
A NEW SCHEDULE MUST BE PUT
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOSS INTO PLACE BECAUSE IF
AND FELLOW COLEGUES IF THE COLLEGUES HAVE A DIFFERENT
ARE FINE AND AGREE WITH THE SCHEDULE THAN YOUS YOU
OPTION OF REMOTE WORKING. MIGHT MISS MEETINGS OR MIGHT
NOT BE ABLE TO DO WORK.
LOCATION FOR REMOTE WORKING
Home Office: Cafés and
Quiet, Libraries: Good Co-Working
comfortable and Wi-Fi and Spaces:
dedicated spaces. comfortable Professional
seating. environment with
Public Spaces: Travel networking
Fresh air and Destinations: opportunities.
minimal Exciting, reliable
distractions. internet needed.
TOOLS FOR REMOTE
WORING
Your employer must ensure that you have the
appropriate equipment, such as a laptop,
network access, passcodes, and instructions
for remote login, including two-factor
authentication if necessary. Be sure to do a
trial run and work out any problems that might
impede your work.
Work from Home was started in the
WHO 19th century. Jack Nilles, a NASA
engineer, is credited with pioneering
the concept of remote work, or
STARTED
telecommuting, in the 1970s.
WORK Nilles coined the term while working as
a consultant for the US Air Force Space
FROM
Program and teleworking from Los
Angeles to Washington, DC.
HOME?
He researched telecommuting to
reduce traffic congestion and urban
pollution.
Improved Work-Life Balance: Eliminates long
commutes, allowing more time for family and
activities.
WHY WAS Cost Savings: Reduces the expenses associated
WORK FROM with maintaining an office space.
HOME Employee Autonomy: Increases flexibility,
STARTED? boosting motivation and job satisfaction.
Environmental Benefits: Reduces environmental
harm by cutting down on commuting.
Employer Benefits: Access to a more diverse
talent pool, including geographically dispersed
employees.
Employee Customization: Enables employees to
create personalized, inspiring workspace
WHICH COMPANY FIRST STARTED TO
ADAPT TO WFH?
IBM was one of the first companies to adapt to work from home,
starting in 1979 with a pilot program that allowed five employees to
work remotely:
1979: IBM started a pilot program that allowed five employees to work
remotely
1983: The program was expanded to 2,000 employees
Early 1980s: Branch offices and home workers were able to connect to
organizational mainframes using personal computers and terminal
emulators
WHEN WAS WORKING FROM HOME
STARTED?
v 1973, NASA engineer Jack Nilles coined the term "telecommuting".
v 1979, IBM began allowing five employees to work from home using terminals
installed in their homes.
v 1990s, Remote work became more common in the technology and consulting
sectors, thanks to advancements in personal computers and communication
tools.
v 2000, The Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations
Act made it mandatory for companies to have telecommuting policies.
v 2020, The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid transition to remote work for
white-collar workers around the world
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0.43
PEOPLE
WORKING
40%
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FROM 35%
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HOME 30%
AROUND
0.28
THE WORLD 25%
SINCE 20%
COVID
15%
10%
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