Home topics workplace hr-and-staff Advice News Staff Advice The pros and cons of working from home Amy Pun March 5, 2013 They say a man’s home is his castle but should it also be his office? Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer clearly believes the two domains should be kept separate . Mayer potentially opened the floodgates for employers to revoke work-from-home privileges for employees by introducing an onsite work policy. The decision may seem harsh given Yahoo’s digital nature, so we’re interested in seeing the arguments for and against working from home : Pros 1. Flexibility It is close to impossible for those living in remote areas to get to work on time and have the energy to work for the next eight hours, or be back in time for dinner with the family. You could be relaxing in your couch, watching the TV or baking a cake, but that time would instead be mostly spent on public transport or in your car. 2. Opportunities If working from home was banned, parents of young children are left to choose between spending a lot of money leaving their children in day care or being a full time parent. Why choose between the two when you can be both a parent and work? Also for some businesses, the people with the required skills may not necessarily be found locally. 3. Financial savings Employees can save considerably from travelling costs, business wear and buying lunches. Cons 1. Colleagues When working from home, it’s difficult