6 Ways to Convince Your Boss to Continue Working From Home

Struggling to persuade your superior for a remote work arrangement? Discover six compelling strategies that can help you make a convincing case for continuing to work from home, without compromising your professional credibility or productivity.

You can still continue to work from home if you approach the conversation with your boss the right way

You can work from any remote location and still be productive in the comfort of your home

72% of employees will start looking for jobs elsewhere if their current company does not support remote work options
81% of the working professionals enjoy working remotely

Clearly express that you will not cause any bottlenecks

Be available during work hours as usual

Give your boss some assurance you will continue to work towards team goals and deadlines
Another approach is to split up your workday into different hours which could be beneficial to the team

Emphasize that you are flexible

Be ready to come into the office on a case-by-case basis for high-priority meetings or team activities

Show that you have the ability to adjust your schedule to fit around the times that are most important to you

Do your homework

Ask your boss or HR what precautions the company is taking to ensure the employees are safe

This will help you decide whether it is safe for you to come into the office
Get information about the procedures the employer has in place to guarantee employee safety

Describe how productivity can be affected if you get sick

Have an honest and open conversation about the way you feel

If you have kids or someone who is at high risk in your family, let your boss know that you are making this decision to protect them
Highlight these points to convince your boss how everyone can benefit from you continuing to work from home while avoiding offending your employer