The number of workers planning to continue working from home and not return to their usual place of work has increased by 50% in 2022. So, why switch to working from home? We take a look at the benefits of finding remote work in the new era of flexible and hybrid working.

Since the global pandemic, employers have had to adapt to new ways of working to ensure the continuation of their businesses. Moving forwards, this is leading to many companies preferring to offer flexible or remote roles where employees can work from home. From February to May 2022, we saw an increase from 13% to 24% in hybrid working. Switching careers to a job that will allow you to work from home could be the positive change you were looking for.

Benefits of Working from Home

When thinking about switching careers, it is essential to consider the type of role you are looking for and whether you’re interested in a role that allows you to work from home. We’ve compiled a list of the benefits of working from home.

Improved Work-Life Balance

78% of people who work from home in some capacity report having an improved work-life balance. Many working-from-home roles provide flexible schedules. Employers are more focused on getting the job done well as opposed to when you clock in and out. Therefore, you have more freedom to organise your day in a way that works for you. For instance, it allows you to attend any medical appointments without having to request time off and to work around existing commitments.

Cut Out the Commute

Commuting can take up a large chunk of your day. The average commute time in the UK is 59 minutes per day. If you switch to working from home you can cut out the commute. You can therefore use this time productively for yourself or to complete tasks/run errands.

Comfortable Environment

Working from your own home means you have control over the environment in which you work. If you don’t particularly enjoy working in a loud office, working from home provides the opportunity to tuck yourself away in a quiet room. Or, comparatively, if you work best in a loud environment, you can listen to music or the radio without distracting your colleagues.

Save Money

46% of home workers report seeing the spending decrease since they began working from home. Be that saving money on fuel, a train ticket or parking, this type of spending can be eliminated when working from home. Furthermore, alongside saving money, you are also reducing your environmental impact related to travelling to and from work every day.

Types of Jobs That Enable You to Work from Home

Understandably, not all jobs provide the ability to work from home. It may be necessary to retrain or refresh your skills. Either way, if working from home is a major factor when deciding on your next job, here are some of the top roles to look out for:

Web Developer

Being based online, a web developer has the opportunity to work from anywhere provided there is a strong WiFi connection.

Virtual Assistant

With the majority of businesses these days offering online customer assistance, there are plenty of administrative and customer success roles that you can undertake from home.

Social Media Manager

Almost every company has a social media presence. And with social media being entirely online, this role provides the ability to work from home, or anywhere you like.

Data Entry

A considerable number of businesses require data entry daily. This can be related to tracking inventory, measuring performance or carrying out research. With the help of today’s online tools, all of this can be done remotely.

Freelance Writer

Businesses are continually producing content. This includes news articles, blogs or other website copy. Due to the need for maximum output, many companies are choosing to outsource this work. As working from home roles go, this is one of the most popular.

Things to Remember

Working from home may not be for everyone. It is essential to consider the type of environment you thrive in, how you best communicate, and your ability to stay productive when working remotely. However, with 41% of people who work from home saying that they were more productive, it’s definitely something to consider when changing careers.

On the other hand, if you are someone who flourishes with social interaction and inspiration from others, working in an office environment may be more suited to your needs. In this case, you also have the option of hybrid working. Ultimately, it is important to choose a role that caters to your requirements in both the short and long term.

Refreshing a Career is packed with help and advice for anyone thinking about switching to working from home. From help choosing which career is right for you to CV writing tips, we’re here to help make your career change as easy as possible. Take a look at our Complete Guide to Changing your Career.

Also, be sure to check out our live job board for up-to-date information on working from home jobs in your area.

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