Consulting firm Marketing Associates points out perks of working from home.
San Francisco, California – January 2, 2013 – Marketing Associates recently announced plans to add multiple work-from-home positions in the coming year. As unemployment numbers continue to be a concern, these work-from-home opportunities can be of great benefit, both to individuals and to the economy at large.
According to Marketing Associates, telecommuting has definite benefits, whether a person is working for a local employer or an employer who is on the other side of the world. The daily commute alone is a burden for many American workers, as many are tired of spending as much as an hour in traffic every morning, only to fight their way back home at the end of the workday. The virtual office eliminates that struggle completely, freeing up time valuable hours each week that a worker can spend with family.
Cutting a tele-commute not only saves time but also money. According to a spokesperson from Marketing Associates, non-commuters save on gas and vehicle maintenance costs, and also can save on auto insurance. This doesn’t include savings on things like dry cleaning costs, new clothing expenses, and the seemingly endless stream of ‘fund collecting’ that takes place in an average workplace. Additionally, Marketing Associates points out telecommuters can fill a fridge with lunch items for the week, which saves on the temptation to eat lunch at a restaurant every day.
According to surveys of telecommuters, Marketing Associates finds that those who work from home report reduced stress levels and an improvement in overall morale. Plus, because telecommuters don’t have to worry about leaving the office for the long drive home, they often are willing to put in extra minutes at the end of the day, rather than cutting a project off abruptly at five p.m.
Once workers learn to avoid home-based distractions, they are able to better focus on projects without the countless diversions available in a modern-day office. It isn’t enough for a telecommuter to simply show up each morning, Marketing Associates points out. Telecommuters are accountable for a certain amount of work output each day and work hard to prove their dedication.
Marketing Associates is excited about the opportunities they will provide in the coming years. By providing workers legitimate, profitable opportunities, Marketing Associates feels the company can make great strides in helping Americans recover from the recent tough economic times.