Offices do we still need them?

Reinventing yourself is the buzzword in this quarantine. We have learned to work from anywhere, all you need is a computer, good internet and a comfortable chair. Do we also reinvent the way of working?

It is, and it is regulated by Law 1221 of 2008 and Decree 884 of 2012, and there is also evidence to support its benefits. Not everything can be remote forever, but it has been shown how it can bring very positive effects for employers and workers; For the employer, it presents above all economic benefits, and for the worker it can be positive since it saves time and money in the movement to and from the office and can improve productivity and stress levels.

In a study conducted by PGi, a software services leader, it was found that 82% of remote workers reported lower stress levels and a 69% decrease in absenteeism.

Let’s make an example. In Spaing, the Ministry of ICT in agreement with the Ministry of Labor and the Administrative Department of Public Function, has at the disposal of companies and workers a tool called Calculapp, which can be found on the government official website, by which an approximate calculation of the savings for the employer in energy, water, rent and furniture services can be made, where it is observed that the savings for the company is very high, on the other hand, it also makes an approximate calculation of the expenses In which the worker incurs, these are: the carbon footprint, the energy footprint, the quality of life footprint, and finally, the money that is used in a year in transport. Other factors are not taken into account, but those mentioned are important for choosing this type of work. In addition to the benefits mentioned, it has been shown that teleworkers increase their productivity and efficiency, Forbes magazine has produced studies in which it is evidenced that 65% of full-time workers believe that they are more productive working from home.