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Employee's and employer's can both benefit from a remote workplace. As a mother who has the pleasure of working from home, I can attest to all of the benefits. Not only does the employee benefit, but the employer also reaps the benefit's, both in monetary as well as job performance.

Monetarily, employers see a decrease in sick day's for the employee as well as the employee's children. Time taken for doctors appointments can be made up by working a couple of extra hours in the day. Simply put employers are paying us to work, they are not paying for sick time or "mental health days". Employee's are more likely to work overtime when asked, because it is not taking time away from family. Office space and supplies can also be cut. At home I provide my own office supplies, desk, inter-net service, and many resource supplies. As a benefit I can use many of these expenses as tax write-offs. The employee also sees additional income simply because they are saving on gas, mileage, clothing and food allowances. Daycare can also be cut out by planning your workday around children's activities. Employees are less likely to use sick time unless there is a major illness. There is less likelihood of having to take time off for a sick child. If I am called by the school to go get one of my children because of illness, I can simply clock out for lunch and go get them, bring them home to me and clock back in.

With a career that demands close concentration and attention to detail that is already very stressful, I found the transition from the office setting very refreshing. Starting the first week there was an increase in productivity. There were less interruptions even with my children at home. My mind was uncluttered with thoughts of what I was missing at home. My job stats have seen a decrease in the need for corrections which allow more time in productivity for my employer.

One of the best benefits for me has been that I can have both benefits of a stay at home mom as well as a career woman. I can see my children off to school in the morning as well as be home when they get off of the bus. Mentally I do not feel pulled in both directions. I do not have to put up with office politics which is also a huge benefit.

I believe with planning on both the employee's and the employer's parts working from home can benefit all.

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