Perspectives for teleworking in B2B
Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the entire world has had to adapt and find new ways of working. Teleworking has become a reality for many companies, but what is the future of this method of working in the B2B sector?
What is teleworking in B2B?
B2B (Business to Business) refers to commercial relations between companies. Faced with the global health crisis, many companies have offered their employees the option to work remotely, from home, in order to protect them while maintaining their activity.
Since then, some companies have adopted this way of working as a standard and accelerated their transition to digital commerce.
What are the advantages of teleworking?
Teleworking involves different human resource management as well as effective communication between employees and their supervisors. Working remotely has many benefits for both employees and employers.
For employees
Teleworking offers better organization of time, both personal and professional, by offering great flexibility in terms of schedules. In agreement with their supervisor, employees can work flexible hours, as long as their productivity remains high.
Teleworking also makes it possible to improve the quality of life by avoiding stress and time lost in transport, managing travel during strikes, etc.
For employers
Numerous studies have shown that an employee who is happy and fulfilled at work is more productive and organized. If teleworking makes it possible to build a solid team, with employees having better time management and greater involvement, employers also benefit.
Teleworking also offers employers the possibility of recruiting employees in different countries, which allows them to develop their international client portfolio.
Another significant advantage is the reduction in fixed costs. Indeed, if the majority of employees work remotely, it is not necessary for the employer to maintain a workspace with a desk for each employee.
What are the disadvantages of teleworking?
First of all, it is essential for the employer to provide necessary tools for remote work, which can represent an initial cost. Additionally, it is important to put cybersecurity measures in place to protect data exchanged with business customers.
Another aspect to consider is the need to maintain good management and effective communication with the team. Some employees may feel isolated and no longer part of the team when working remotely.
Conclusion
As we have seen, teleworking can offer everyone the opportunity to flourish professionally. However, it is important to establish clear guidelines from the start and maintain strong professional relationships to ensure a positive long-term experience.