Why your organization really needs to consider Christmas WFH
7 November 2024
While remote work has been a staple for organizations over the past few years, many have slowly shifted back to having more return-to-office (RTO) days. The yuletide season presents a timely opportunity to rethink how we approach remote work again.
Here are some compelling reasons why a work from home (WFH) policy is worth considering for the holidays.
More flexibility for holiday commitments
The yuletide season is not just a time where companies have their busiest months, it’s also a time where your employees’ personal commitments are at an all-time high. Remember, your people have a life outside the 9-to-5 too.
By allowing more wiggle room, through WFH, your employees can allocate time for family traditions, volunteering, or running important holiday errands while still meeting work obligations. This flexibility can reduce stress and help employees feel more fulfilled during the holiday season.
Pro-tip: In outlining your WFH policy, make sure to be clear cut on defining core business hours, productivity metrics, and progress monitoring.
Higher job satisfaction and engagement
A recent study by the Boston Consulting Group found that Filipinos spend an average of 384 hours a year stuck in traffic. Not to mention the mental and physical fatigue working commuters already experience just by the daily commute alone, which can affect productivity.
Boost your employees’ morale by valuing their time, trusting their capabilities regardless of the work location, and respecting their life commitments. When you do, what you’ll find is a highly productive and engaged workforce fully committed to the company’s mission and vision.
Did you know? A global study conducted by a Stanford economist has found that employee turnover was significantly reduced among workers who shifted from a full RTO to a hybrid schedule, where resignations fell by 33%.
Cost savings for your organization
Don’t think of remote work as having benefits solely for employees and not for employers. Apart from proactively reducing attrition rates, fostering a positive company culture and increased productivity, WFH can also help you with cost-cutting. For instance, reduced expenses related to office maintenance, utilities, and supplies, and reduced cost of hiring and training expense with less turnover, among others.
These savings can be especially beneficial during the yuletide season where corporate gifting and year-end rewards are more prevalent.
Pro-tip: Incentivizing and rewarding your employees will never go out of style. Before the year ends, invest in recognition and in meaningful rewards like Pluxee Gift codes. Redeemable at over 7,000 merchants; codes can be sent directly to your employee’s email address or mobile number through a portal that allows you to do it all. Here, you can send rewards in a few clicks, receive a timely report of your orders, and monitor in real-time, among other things.
The best part? You can enable more joyful moments this Christmas by giving your employees a chance to win P100,000 worth of Pluxee app credits when they convert their codes to credits!
Conclusion
As we approach the holiday season, it’s time to rethink traditional work practices. By prioritizing flexibility and work-life balance/integration, your organization can not only navigate the holiday season more seamlessly but also build a stronger, more engaged workforce for the year ahead.
Your Christmas WFH strategy might just be the gift that keeps on giving. Book a free consultation with us to double down on your employee experience needs this yuletide season.
