Emergence of a new concept: WFA for Work From Anywhere
At a time when flexibility, autonomy, collaboration and networking are the key words in business, new forms of work organisation are emerging. Among them is WFA, for Work From Anywhere. This new trend goes beyond just teleworking from home. In fact, WFA means being able to work from anywhere: from a coworking space, from a house in the countryside, from a paradisiacal place by the sea…. This solution is becoming increasingly popular among employees and is receiving a positive response from companies.
Was ist Work From Anywhere ?
Working from home, or teleworking, is becoming more commonplace. A new type of activity is emerging: working from anywhere. This extension of teleworking differs from the latter in that employees can work wherever they want. They can live in another city or travel anywhere in the world. The only requirement is that they have access to the same facilities as the company. The only requirement is that they have a reliable internet connection. They will be able to perform the daily tasks necessary for the smooth running of the business.
Employees who want to practice Work From Anywhere are usually those who want to live in a specific region or country, e.g. to follow their spouse, to be closer to their elderly parents or simply to move from the big cities to the countryside. They may also be fully mobile workers who regularly move between several countries.
While some companies are just starting to allow their employees to work wherever they want, others like music streaming giant Spotify have decided to follow the trend and allow their employees to work from anywhere and for as long as they want.
The benefits of Work From Anywhere (WFA)
The reason why company employees are so interested in Work From Anywhere is that it allows them to combine their professional life with their personal projects. Where teleworking primarily allows for time flexibility, useful for organising one’s days according to personal constraints, WFA offers real geographical flexibility. It also allows employees to live in regions where the cost of living is lower.
In addition to the human benefits, Work From Anywhere (WFA) offers new organisational possibilities for companies. Indeed, allowing employees to work from wherever they want has a direct impact on office attendance. As a result, some companies are choosing to reduce the number of available offices by reducing the size of their premises, for example. While real estate is the second largest cost item after human resources, these adjustments reduce the costs of investing in workspace without compromising the well-being of employees. In addition, employees in companies that have adopted Work From Anywhere are no longer subjected to daily commutes to work. This is a significant argument in the current environmental crisis, where employees and consumers alike are demanding that companies monitor their impact on the environment. By offering an alternative to the polluting and time-consuming daily commute, the company is making a real asset from an ecological point of view.
Work From Anywhere therefore has the potential to create real added value for companies and their employees. However, this new type of activity requires good organisation. Indeed, by offering employees the choice of where and when they work, it is obviously necessary to find and put in place the right technological tools for the company’s operations.
Mise en place du Work From Anywhere (WFA)
In order to adopt Work From Anywhere in your company, you need to make some changes to your organisation and the way it works.
First of all, it is essential to maintain good communication between employees. To do this, employees need to be equipped with collaborative working tools so that they can stay in touch with the rest of their teams. This allows them to make progress on different projects without the need for regular follow-up from their colleagues, who may not be available at the same time. To ensure a virtual presence on the company’s premises, video conferencing software will allow workers to schedule meetings remotely.
The company must also guarantee access to its tools to enable business continuity despite distance. Many organisations are now opting for software as a service (SaaS) and setting up secure drives. Thus, employees only need an Internet connection and personal identifiers to use the tools or consult the resources made available by the company.
New work organisation also means investing in suitable, high-performance equipment. Mobile computer equipment, communication infrastructures, software, etc. The company is obliged to provide its employees with the resources they need to carry out their work properly. Whether they are present in the office or not.
The professional world is increasingly demanding in terms of equipment, performance and technological innovations. As a result, equipping employees often requires a substantial investment for companies.
The solution that consists of renting IT equipment offers more opportunities, as well as numerous advantages for the company. Indeed, the duration of the lease is determined according to the evolution of the company’s needs. IT leasing allows the company to remain competitive. In particular, by regularly renewing its IT equipment to be always at the cutting edge of new technologies. The suppliers who offer these services generally accompany the companies in all the stages of their evolution. They also provide routine maintenance. Moreover, the value of IT equipment decreases with time. Obsolete equipment needs to be replaced quickly, which is why the investment in the purchase is not without risk. IT leasing is therefore a flexible, efficient and profitable solution for companies.
As new technologies become more and more powerful, the traditional organisation of companies is evolving into new possibilities. Thanks to cloud-based systems and the possibility for people to connect to online meetings, more and more companies are offering remote working to their employees. Work is becoming flexible and mobile and company employees are becoming more independent.
To help you make the transition to a Work From Anywhere organisation, Fingo offers tailor-made financing solutions.
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