Since the health crisis of 2020, working from home has become an increasingly common practice for employees in France. Many working people have also changed careers and have opted to work from home to make their lives more comfortable. What are the advantages of working from home? Which profession is best suited to working from home? Elora, a ready-to-wear home shopping company, explains.
Working from home: a practice with many advantages
Working from home offers many advantages, whether you're an employee or self-employed. Working from home gives you the chance to :
- Reduce the stress associated with the pace of life, travel (traffic jams, etc.) and the problems that can sometimes arise within a team. At home, you can work in peace and quiet.
- Be more productive: by being less disturbed on a daily basis by the noise present in the workplace.
- Have a better balance between your professional life and your family life: being at home, you spend less time on the road and can be more present for your children.
- Save on fuel by limiting your car journeys.
However, the key to well-being seems to be a combination of two factors: working at home and working for yourself. In fact, many French people say that they find fulfilment in setting up their own business. While salaried employment offers a degree of security, they appreciate the freedom they gain, particularly in terms of organising their time.
The keys to successfully working from home
To be productive when working from home, it's important to :
- Set yourself daily objectives
- Have a dedicated workspace where you can work in peace and quiet
- Invest in a good office chair so that you're comfortable
- Get organised (have a tidy space, set up a schedule, etc.)
Why is home selling the ideal way to work from home?
Becoming a self-employed home sales assistant (HSA) is the perfect solution for working from home. The home sales consultant's job is to animate her network of customers by organising product presentation meetings, with the aim of generating sales. Apart from customer events, home-based sales advisers work on their marketing and communications from home. They can work full-time or part-time to supplement their income.
By working from home, the sales consultant can organise her schedule as she wishes. She is in control of her remuneration, which is often based on the sales generated over the month. What's more, they can develop their skills to the full by choosing the sector in which they want to work: fashion, food, etc. Finally, well-being also means access to new opportunities and training. In home sales, working from home doesn't mean putting your career on hold. You can take a distance learning course and progress to a managerial position, depending on your skills and interests.
Do you want to start home selling in the fashion industry? Join the Elora network of sales advisers. Submit your application directly online, and an Elora representative will contact you within a few days to tell you more about the job of ready-to-wear sales consultant at Elora.