Home office
In times of digitalization, but also especially in the wake of the Corona pandemic, the way we organize our working lives has changed dramatically. The concept of working from home in particular has gained in value. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of working from home and how you can best set up your home office.
Definition of home office
The term home office refers to a working model in which employees work in their own four walls. Home office also refers to the office in one's own living area. The term therefore describes both a concept and a specific location.
The term is sometimes used synonymously with teleworking. However, this is not entirely correct. The term teleworking describes a workplace that has been set up by the employer. This is not necessarily the case with flexible home office at present.
The terms mobile working or working from home are also not the same as working from home. Mobile working merely describes the possibility of performing work outside of the company using mobile devices. Working from home is legally defined as self-employed activity, which therefore does not apply to employees. Self-employed persons are not limited by a client in terms of place or time.The home office working model is not suitable for every industry and every company. Social professions or companies that have a lot of customer contact are often more difficult to reconcile with working from home than professions that are primarily digital.
.Do employees have a right to work from home?
As the term home office is not yet enshrined in employment law, there is therefore not necessarily a right to work from home. Whether you are allowed to work from home must therefore be decided by the employer. Equally, no one may be forced to work from home.
Advantages and disadvantages of working from home
The home office now enjoys a very positive image, as it offers many advantages. Here is a brief overview:
- Flexibility and self-determination: Employees can organize their work flexibly and integrate it into their everyday lives. Parents and carers of people in need in particular benefit from this flexibility. Important things such as sport and fitness or household chores are also easier to integrate into the working day when working from home.
- Increased productivity: Studies show that employees work more efficiently from home because there are fewer opportunities for distraction (e.g. through private exchanges with colleagues).
- Work-life balance: By eliminating commuting to work, employees have more time for their own leisure time, which reduces stress and has a very positive effect on health.
In addition to the advantages, there are also one or two disadvantages of working from home.
Equipping your own home office with ComPeri
You want to provide your employees with a well-equipped home office? ComPeri is your partner for the (technical) set-up of your home office. From screens, headsets and other video conferencing technology to office furniture – At ComPeri, we know what is important for the perfect home office. Our full service includes planning, installation and assembly of the right hardware and software. We are also happy to support you with maintenance and any necessary repairs.
If you are interested in our services, we will be happy to advise you in a personal consultation. We are available for you in the greater Munich area and beyond on request.