Explore and evaluate the impact of ‘Work From Home’ on family relationships. (UPSC CSE Mains 2022 - General Studies Paper 1)
Many workplaces are adopting work-from-home (WFH) arrangements, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Work-From-Home (WFH) is "New Normal".
Positive Impacts
- Family Bonding: As the working member spends more time with the family. This may strengthen the parent-child relationship and Husband-Spouse relationship as well.
- Taking Care of Elders: The increasing registration in the Old age homes in India could see a reversing trend.
- Healthy Habits: Taking ample rest and eating healthy home food. Also WFH restricts bad habits such as smoking and drinking as in India such habits are not practiced at home and only outside.
- Work Efficiency: The calm and homely environment may improve the performance of the employees.
Negative impacts
- Some cases of Increasing domestic Violence: When working remotely, it becomes rather simpler for work-related problems to impact marital and family relationships.
- Distractions: Such as watching TVs, doing private work, taking care of the child may impact quality of the work.
- Mental Exhaustion: Deadlines are very rigid and also employees are attending more meetings to make sure one is accountable.
Strength Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills, Dividing responsibilities and having dedicated work space from home are the need of the hour because WFH “Work from Home” will be the "New Normal" for the future.
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