In just one month or so, the coronavirus pandemic has affected our daily lives in myriad ways. Many realizations and revelations have occurred that may not have happened in the normal course. One such useful discovery is that many employees can handle their jobs remotely. This means going to the office daily could be redundant.
Companies are fast realizing how productive their workforce can be if it is allowed to work from home. With many communication tools available today, coordinating isn’t a problem. Some other unproductive and energy-sapping activities have come to an end. My alarm clock no longer dictates when I should wake up. I don’t have to tolerate the whims of cab drivers. We are not being stuck in traffic. There is no rush, yet things are happening.
Most importantly, the work is getting integrated in our lives. There is no need to see it separate from our other regular activities. There is no need to wait for the weekend for some time off. Not surprisingly, many of us are working more than usual, without realizing so.
Surely, there are others who are missing their office life and may be finding it difficult to concentrate at home. However, the pandemic has forced them to switch to the alternate life for good. Of course, not all work can be done from home; a lot of professions entail travelling. Factory workers have to go to factories. Those who are into public dealing or sales or marketing have to move. But there are a lot many who really don’t have to move so much.
The message is clear. While office life can’t be written off, work from home is there to stay. It should be taken more seriously than before. Perhaps some combination of both should be used wherever possible. Even those who are on the move can be asked to spend some quality time thinking and planning. That won’t just increase productivity but will also enhance the quality of human life.
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