Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have allowed employees to work from home. Some people enjoy working remotely because they can save time and money. They do not need to travel to the office every day, and they can spend more time with their families.
On the other hand, working in an office also has benefits. Employees can communicate directly with coworkers and build stronger relationships. Some people feel more focused and disciplined when they work in a professional environment.
Both systems have advantages and disadvantages. Some companies now use a hybrid system, where employees work from home several days a week and go to the office on other days. This system tries to combine flexibility and teamwork.
Discussion Questions
- Would you prefer working from home or in an office?
- What are the benefits of working remotely?
- What challenges do people face when working from home?
- Why is teamwork important in a company?
- Do you think hybrid working is the best solution? Why?
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Indonesian Meaning |
Employee | /ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː/ | karyawan |
Remote | /rɪˈmoʊt/ | jarak jauh |
Flexible | /ˈflek.sə.bəl/ | fleksibel |
Coworker | /ˈkoʊˌwɝː.kər/ | rekan kerja |
Disciplined | /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪnd/ | disiplin |
Professional | /prəˈfeʃ.ə.nəl/ | profesional |
Environment | /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ | lingkungan |
Hybrid | /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/ | gabungan |
Teamwork | /ˈtiːm.wɝːk/ | kerja sama tim |
Relationship | /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/ | hubungan |
Challenge | /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ | tantangan |
Benefit | /ˈben.ə.fɪt/ | manfaat |
Focused | /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ | fokus |
Company | /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ | perusahaan |
Solution | /səˈluː.ʃən/ | solusi |
