Throughout COVID, many companies have implemented remote work policies for their teams, gaining many business benefits for the company and its staff. Remote working can offer you a boost in wellbeing, productivity, and overall happiness. And moving your home office to a lakefront community offers those perks and many more.
Read on for six of the top benefits you stand to gain by moving to and working from home in a lakeside community.
It’s no secret that you work at your best in comfortable surroundings conducive to your work. Working from home offers you the opportunity to outfit your home office to make work more enjoyable. Living in a scenic location like a lake community, for example, can provide you with terrific views from your home office, which can boost your overall well-being and happiness.
Employers who allow team members to work from home benefit from not providing office space, mileage reimbursement, internet, and other business costs associated with maintaining space for employees.
Businesses are always seeking new ways to get more productivity from their workforce, and flexible work options can go a long way to achieving that. Commuting to an office can be stressful, and people who work remotely can reduce that stress so that when they’re ready to begin work, they can get right to business without having to decompress from the drive.
Additionally, remote work can offer a more flexible schedule, enabling employees to do their best work when they’re most creative. This is great for employers who receive more quality work from their staff and great for employees who can get more done when they’re at their best.
Plus, working from home can reduce many of the office distractions. The chatty coworker, the loud office, and the constant over-the-cubicle interruptions are minimized when your workforce is remote.
In addition to increased productivity, working from home can improve your overall quality of life by offering more balance. With a flexible schedule, you can manage your personal and professional obligations more seamlessly. Many people who commute into offices spend an hour or more every day in transit, and that’s wasted time that can be spent in the other areas of your work or life that are more important.
Living and working in a lakeside community means that you’re never far from leisure activities that make life more meaningful. Go for an early lake cruise, a swim, or a nature hike before settling into the office feeling refreshed and energetic. Or take breaks sitting on your patio enjoying the sunshine in your beautiful surroundings while breathing in the fresh air.
Besides the improvements to your work-life balance, many health benefits are associated with living near nature and the water. For example, fresher air, beautiful surroundings, and the sounds of nature can help reduce stress, improve your sleep quality, and even help you breathe better.
Plus, working and living so close to nature means there’s a good chance you have more time to be active, resulting in improved cardiovascular health and weight loss or maintenance, all of which can result in fewer sick days and a better feeling of well being.
In a typical office setting, unnecessary meetings, unproductive “watercooler” chatter, and the formation of office cliques can severely decrease employee morale and a team’s ability to work effectively.
A reduction in office politics is one of the greatest benefits of remote work. It means that workers can come together with more intention for collaboration rather than for idle chitchat. In addition, with the ability to conduct a video call with coworkers or teams whenever necessary, you can still have the face-to-face interaction helpful in building relationships, without most of the workplace drama that can decrease productivity and job satisfaction.
The best companies understand that happier employees mean they’re more likely to be loyal to an employer. A lot of staff turnover can be stressful, not just for employers but also for the rest of the team. Many employees leave their jobs every year because of an unfavorable working environment, so allowing employees to have flexibility in when and how they work helps them work in the ways that make the most sense.
Not to mention, being happier where you live (and thereby where you work) can boost your positivity and give you a better overall outlook, which naturally affects your life at home and work.
Loving where you live and having the opportunity to work from home can help you enjoy more of what matters most while feeling good about your employer’s commitment to you and your team. And that’s a win for businesses and employees.
Tennessee National is the premier gated community in East Tennessee and offers resort living at its finest. Perfect for families, retirees, and remote workers, our residents are steps away from lakeside hikes, an award-winning golf course, brand-new restaurants, and a community marina for lake fun. These, plus our many community activities and additional amenities, make achieving the highest quality of life in East Tennessee more accessible than ever. Contact us for a tour and to see if Tennessee National is right for you.
