Many organizations today have tried to implement remote work in order to improve many aspects of the personal and work life of their employees but... the most frequent question that is generated when thinking about the subject is: will remote work work work? or will it affect the productivity of the company? Well, in this blog you will learn more about the subject and clarify some concerns to avoid falling into misconceptions or myths about remote work.
What is remote work?
The first thing we must do is to know what it is, so we will start by defining what remote work is in order to clarify the subject. The Remote Work or Remote Work, is known as the work activity that takes place outside the company or organization's facilities, using new technologies to fulfill work obligations.
In Colombia, according to Dinero magazine, teleworking is "subordinated" because the costs rise due to the implementation of technological tools to facilitate virtual platforms that allow an effective coordination of work, and in addition, workers must have knowledge of these platforms to use them efficiently.
Teleworking is not very well known by Colombian companies due to its recent incursion in our territory, since it has only two years in the country, and according to Dinero magazine, only three out of 10 companies know this work model, but even so it is accurate to say that teleworking once it is better implemented in our country ensures a very prosperous future, because the companies that know the process consider that teleworking is a viable means of recruitment.
How does it work?
There are many myths about whether teleworking works or not, but being consistent it is very effective, only if the employer implements parameters that facilitate the fulfillment of tasks such as: deadlines, delivery times and amount of work assigned to the employee.
One of the most frequent myths is, "if working from home reduces the productivity of the company" because it is certainly proven that it does not, according to a study by Harvard Business Review in 2016, companies that implemented teleworking properly increased their productivity considerably.
It is very important to provide tools to the workers for the good performance of their work, since it will only be possible if they have the necessary from where they perform the work, for this the company must be supplied with new technologies such as digital platforms and implements that allow the worker to have an optimal development and also the training of the same for the use of these tools.
For the implementation of remote work, some aspects must be taken into account for it to be effective and to be considered a good option for both employees and the organization, here we will define some of them.
Communication
A very significant aspect within an organization is communication working remotely or in a remote location.
This is one of the biggest fears of employers when implementing remote work because they are afraid of losing communication with their employees and therefore not being able to provide effective responses. This is one of the biggest fears of employers when implementing remote work because they are afraid of losing communication with their employees and because of this they cannot give effective answers.
The first thing that a remote worker must have in mind is an efficient, fast and effective communication channel, this will help to maintain a constant interaction between colleagues in a way that allows them to support each other.
Responsibility
One of the most important qualities that a remote worker must have is responsibility, since the performance of this type of work depends on it. If productivity decreases, it means that the remote worker is not fulfilling his responsibilities and is neglecting his work.
Working from home can be perceived as a comfort, and in fact there are chances that if you are in a quiet and pleasant environment your concentration and productivity will increase, since there are no sources of distraction.
Compliance
It is considered one of the most important aspects to be assumed by a remote worker. Before starting work, the employer must generate a schedule that should be 
The work schedule must be complied with to the letter in which tempos and deadlines must be included in order to avoid delays. When a worker is not compliant, it gives rise to myths about a work method that could be very functional and could also improve the quality of life of many people and the productivity of many organizations. That is why it is so important for a worker to be compliant.
Myths about remote work.
Working remotely is becoming very common in our society, because it is a way of working that allows you not to be stuck in traffic or public transport, also allows you to spend more time with your family, but still there are many myths that do not give enough confidence for companies to start implementing this option.
It is time to start studying these new options as they are much more effective, people prefer to work from the comfort of their home without having to eat food heated in the microwave or spend a lot of time on a trip from home to their workplace, they prefer the comfort of their home, spend more time with their family among others, so here we will talk about some common myths about remote work.
Remote work decreases productivity
False! in fact it works perfectly as we mentioned before, there are studies that show that companies' productivity increases when employees start working remotely. Many assume that when working remotely there may be many distractions, or that if a person is not under supervision they will stop doing their job, but a figure of 13.5% increase in the production of a company studied by Harvard Business Review when its employees started working remotely proves the opposite.
Working remotely does not decrease productivity; on the contrary, it increases it and contributes to the improvement of people's quality of life.
Company data is not secure with remote working
Technology has advanced so much that it is unlikely that your data is at risk when you have a remote worker because there are multiple computer security tools that do not allow your data to be cloned or hacked, therefore this myth is also totally false.
If someone were to try to steal the information, they would do it from 
The data security should not be associated with remote work, even directly from your company's premises.
Working remotely increases costs.
False! While it is clear that at the beginning the company will have to assume costs of adaptation of employees in their remote workplaces, this always turns out to be cheaper for both the employee and the company, since having fewer staff in a physical plant reduces costs because it will no longer be necessary to rent large office spaces, copying costs, coffee, among other supplies used and as for the employee will decrease spending on transportation and food among others.
Remote workspaces
If you are going to work from the comfort of your home, it is important to have good, quiet and comfortable spaces to perform your tasks, as this helps the performance of your activities. If your work space is not comfortable it will cause discomfort and other variables that can affect your performance.
Recommended places to work
- Spaces free of stressful or distracting noises
- Rooms with good lighting
- Libraries or spaces where you perceive silence and tranquility
Not recommended places to work
- in bed
- noisy and disturbed spaces
- rooms with poor lighting and ventilation
- in the television room
- cafeterias or public spaces
Habits you should not lose
Despite working from the comfort of home it is important to continue with the same habits as if you were working at the company, because this helps you to keep energized and be more effective, many people to be working from home get up later, do not take the first bath in the morning or have to work in bed and pajamas for this more comfortable, but the truth is that this is false, on the contrary your body does not work in the same way so you will be much less productive.
It is also important to keep the same routine at the office to avoid accumulating work, because if you take more time than usual you will not be able to fulfill your duties. Although it is important to maintain the routine, it is also not good to overload yourself with work because this can generate stress and other problems that can affect your health.
Benefits
- No need to travel from one place to another due to working from home
- You have more time to spend with your family
- You can work from anywhere in the world without this affecting
- You reduce expenses
- You can increase your productivity
Disadvantages
- Lack of organization in your activities
- If you are not compliant, you may suffer from backlogs of tasks.
- Remaining isolated in the case of living alone
- Increases in household expenses
Remote work is an option that many companies should start implementing because it provides many facilities for both employees and employers and does not decrease productivity. It contributes to the improvement of people's quality of life, which makes it a very attractive option.
The facilities that result with the passage of time often do not affect our organizations, it is simply essential to know them before starting to implement them to avoid failures and thus achieve optimal development and be at the forefront with the current modalities.
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