Advantages & Disadvantages of Virtual Office

Advantages

• Environmental benefits from not driving a motor vehicle in slow-moving traffic and polluting the air
• Reduction in traffic congestion
• Reduction in stress levels from not having to drive in congested traffic to and from work
• Time saved not commuting to an office
• Monetary benefits from savings in gas, wear and tear on your car, business clothing, and lunches out
• Benefits from being able to manage your time more effectively
• Productivity benefits from being able to work when you are most productive
• Health benefits of being able to eat a better diet that includes less fast food
• Opportunities to get physical exercise when needed mentally
• Reduced stress benefits
• Benefit of living a more balanced life
• A more relaxing work environment
• More opportunities to hire part-time or contract workers
• A larger pool of employee applicants because location isn't as important

Disadvantages

• Lack of face-to-face communication increases chances of miscommunications or misunderstandings
• Technical difficulties hindering communications or work progress
• Feelings of separation or disassociation among employees
• Less camaraderie among workers meaning possibilities for less cohesive work teams
• Problems separating your free time from your work time because your work is always "there"
• Less convenient to run errands at lunch time
• Feelings of isolation if you are always home alone
• Lack of support - both administrative and managerial