With some workers set to return to the office beginning on September 20 on a phased and staggered basis, now seems like the perfect time to highlight the benefits.
While working from home had its benefits for employees, there are also numerous advantages to having all workers in one single location.
Here are the top five benefits of returning to an office environment.
Socialising
A lot of workers may have started a new job during the pandemic so may not have had a chance to meet co-workers other than on the other end of a zoom call.
Socialising with co-workers is also important for a person's mental health. It's a lot harder to enjoy the post-work Friday pints with co-workers if you're not in an office environment.
Local Economy boost
Many small businesses in Dublin office workers supply a steady stream of customers on a daily basis. Without these, many small businesses will struggle to stay afloat.
Productivity
For certain jobs, returning to an office will see an increase in productivity as the collaboration between employees grows.
Separate home life from work
It can be a struggle to separate work from home given that they both share the same space. While the commute to the office may not be everyone's favourite, but having a separate space for work and home allows people to fully switch off when at home.
It can also be mentally draining to live in the same place where you work for 8+ hours per day. People may also miss out on the exercise that the daily commute would give if continuing to work from home.
Improved working setup
When working from home was introduced, a large section of society wouldn't have the right type of workstation that would allow for a happy work atmosphere. Returning to an office ensures workers are getting the best possible layout to do the job.
No need to worry about that dodgy broadband connection at home too.
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