Most people in work still leave the house every day to go to the office, but thousands more stay home to work. Working from home can be a good option for many especially with a new born, and studies have shown that a majority of people are actually more productive when they are able to do so – so this is something that can be good for businesses as well as their employees. Another benefit of working from home is that it suits the lifestyle of some people: for instance, if you only have a limited amount of time each day or would be unable to work to the normal 9-5 pattern due to other commitments, a work from home job could be a good solution.

There is a wide range of ‘work from home’ jobs available, too. For instance, while many people tend to think of face to face activity when they think of customer service, you can actually do some customer service jobs from home. This could include calling customers with information or accepting phone queries from them. If you are a whizz with computers, you might also be able to find work from home IT jobs.

The growth of the internet has also made it easier to many other sorts of jobs from home. For example, a lot of freelance writers are now home-based, using online platforms to find and bid for work – and the flexibility of home-working can also help. If you are skilled at web design or SEO then this is something else you could well be able to do from the comfort of your own home.

If you are looking for something slightly less formal or just on a part time basis then something else you might like to consider is completing online surveys. Quite a lot of companies are continuously recruiting people to carry out surveys for them and the more you do, the more you earn. You can even take part in online focus groups that last for a couple of hours – these tend to pay more and so are great if you are able to participate.

One thing to be aware of when you are working from home is that you may need to have certain types of insurance for your property: your employer should be able to tell you what cover you are required to have. Working at home can be very fulfilling and it makes a change from the traditional daily grind, so if you’re looking for something new it could be one to ponder.

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