Balancing Family Life & Remote Working

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Work-from-home (WFH) arrangements are becoming more common in offices, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, stay-at-home directives were frequently enforced to reduce the virus's spread, which caused a quick transition for many organizations to WFH arrangements.

In many businesses, around 8% of workers worldwide were working remotely. over 34% of workers have shifted to working from home (WFH) since March 2020. Even after the epidemic, several companies are already considering making WFH setups an ongoing fixture. The idea of work-life balance in today's environment has been redefined by this change. Working remotely and handling work and family duties has become a personal challenge as well as an important skill set for promoting employee wellbeing and accelerating business performance.

  • 52% of people work remotely at least once a week
  • Companies that offer remote work have 25% lower employee turnover rate
  • 51% of employees prefer remote work because it improves work-life balance
  • 76% prefer to avoid office when they need to concentrate on an important task
  • 77% of remote employees are more productive when they work from home
  • 25% of employees would take up to 10 percent pay cut to work remotely
  • 10% of employees work remotely full time

Advantages of Remote work for family time;


For example, because of the structure and assistance provided by an office, productivity may increase there, but it may also decrease due to distractions. Since neither the office nor the home office is ideal, use this table as a framework to determine which is most suitable for you in future years.


Remote employment has not only transformed the workplace but also altered the structure of families. Working remotely can offer a number of benefits, including the chance to look for a fulfilling career and spend quality time with loved ones. This combination of remote working and family time, while traversing this developing environments, indicates an unprecedented capacity of adaptability and flexibility in the contemporary world.

References;

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Sinek, S. (2022) The right way to do work-life balance [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0yxJH2i0DE&t=46s [Accessed on 09.04.2024].

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Comments

  1. Anjali Hettiarachchi E225448April 11, 2024 at 6:49 PM

    In today's world, balancing remote jobs with family responsibilities has become necessary. Working remotely provides flexibility, enabling people to meet their professional responsibilities and spend more time with their family. The work-life balance has been redefined by this change, which has raised employee satisfaction and productivity. Thanks for sharing .

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    1. Nadeeka SamarathungaApril 11, 2024 at 8:36 PM

      I appreciate your warm remarks. I'm happy my thoughts on work-life balance and remote work were useful to you. It's amazing how technology has changed the way we communicate and work, giving us more freedom to better balance our personal and professional lives. Please feel free to submit any more ideas!

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    2. Anjali Hettiarachchi E225448April 11, 2024 at 10:17 PM

      Thank you! I'm glad you found my ideas about work-life balance and remote work helpful. Technology has changed how we work and communicate, making it easier to balance our personal and work lives. If you have more ideas to share, feel free to let me know. Let's keep finding ways to make work better for everyone!

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    3. Nadeeka SamarathungaApril 12, 2024 at 2:24 AM

      Absolutely! I'm glad you found the ideas helpful. Technology indeed offers us many opportunities to enhance our work-life balance.

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  2. Thushari Dilrukshi ( E-225496 )April 11, 2024 at 10:01 PM

    The shift to remote work has reshaped both workplaces and family dynamics. While it offers opportunities for a fulfilling career and more quality time with loved ones, finding a balance between work and family responsibilities remains a personal challenge. Embracing this change requires adaptability and flexibility, but it also opens doors for improved work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

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    1. Nadeeka SamarathungaApril 12, 2024 at 2:38 AM

      Of course! Although adjusting to remote work presents certain difficulties, the benefits of improved work-life balance and increased family time outweigh the difficulties. thanks for the equilibrium!!

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  3. Sajana Rupasiri E223450April 12, 2024 at 12:12 AM

    Intentional techniques are needed to balance work from home with family . Prioritizing self-care, encouraging open communication with family members, and defining boundaries between work and personal time are crucial. While working remotely might be flexible, it also demands discipline to maintain a work-life balance. Good work.

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    1. Nadeeka SamarathungaApril 12, 2024 at 2:43 AM

      I appreciate your comment. It's true that juggling work from home with family demands deliberate strategies like putting self-care first and establishing boundaries. It takes constant work, but it's necessary to keep a good work-life balance.

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  4. Ruki(Rukshan Dinesh-E232179)April 12, 2024 at 10:14 AM

    Remote work has transformed workplaces and family structures, offering opportunities for fulfilling careers and quality family time. This unprecedented adaptability and flexibility in developing environments demonstrates the contemporary world's resilience.

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  5. Nuwan FernandoApril 13, 2024 at 3:23 AM

    Your blog tackles a timely and crucial topic: balancing family life with remote working. As more people navigate the blurred boundaries between work and home, your insights provide much-needed guidance. I appreciate how you address the challenges and offer practical strategies for achieving harmony.

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    1. Nadeeka SamarathungaApril 13, 2024 at 3:55 AM

      Thank you for your comment. I appreciate your input.

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