work from home

While working from home can be convenient, it also brings a unique set of challenges, as individuals who do so are forced to juggle work and personal tasks constantly. As an “office of one,” home-based pros need to remain flexible while maintaining connectivity in and out of the home.

Recently, LSP Consulting and Plantronics conducted a survey of home-based professionals to learn more about their work habits and pain points. Among the findings of the survey:

·        The majority (91%) of survey respondents conduct non-business-related activities during the workday.

·        Seventy-three percent of home-based pros conduct personal activities while on business calls. Popular activities include:

o       Doing laundry (40%)

o       Preparing meals (32%)

o       Using the restroom (23%)

·        Eighty-four percent of respondents perform other work-related tasks while on business calls, like writing e-mails and doing research on the Internet.

·        Most home-based pros do some business outside of the home, and nearly one-third said they work when on the road or in an airplane.

·        Nearly one-third of respondents don’t have a room at home dedicated as their office. Furthermore, 42% have experienced physical ailments, including neck and back pain from improper ergonomics.

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