B2 Reading: Working from Home, Freedom or Isolation?
Read the article about remote and hybrid working and fill in the gaps.
Before 2020, working from home was a enjoyed by a small number of employees. Then, almost overnight, the pandemic turned millions of kitchens and spare bedrooms into offices. Several years later, remote and hybrid working have become a normal part of life for many office workers, but the debate about whether this is a good thing shows no sign of ending.
For many employees, the biggest advantage is the time saved on the daily . Instead of sitting in traffic or on crowded trains, they can sleep a little longer, exercise or spend time with their families. Many people also say they are more at home, because there are fewer than in a noisy open-plan office. hours also make it easier to combine work with childcare and other responsibilities.
However, working from home has its . Without colleagues around, some people feel , and younger employees in particular can miss out on the informal learning that happens when you sit next to more experienced staff. Many remote workers also find it hard to : when your laptop is always on the kitchen table, the between work and home life can disappear.
Employers are , too. Some companies have saved money by moving to smaller offices, while others worry about team spirit and have asked staff to return to the office for at least three days a week. In many workplaces, the result has been a : a hybrid model in which employees split their time between home and the office.
So, is working from home a right, a luxury or a passing ? The answer probably depends on your job, your home and your personality.
For many employees, the biggest advantage is the time saved on the daily . Instead of sitting in traffic or on crowded trains, they can sleep a little longer, exercise or spend time with their families. Many people also say they are more at home, because there are fewer than in a noisy open-plan office. hours also make it easier to combine work with childcare and other responsibilities.
However, working from home has its . Without colleagues around, some people feel , and younger employees in particular can miss out on the informal learning that happens when you sit next to more experienced staff. Many remote workers also find it hard to : when your laptop is always on the kitchen table, the between work and home life can disappear.
Employers are , too. Some companies have saved money by moving to smaller offices, while others worry about team spirit and have asked staff to return to the office for at least three days a week. In many workplaces, the result has been a : a hybrid model in which employees split their time between home and the office.
So, is working from home a right, a luxury or a passing ? The answer probably depends on your job, your home and your personality.