Have a Meaningful Deepavali 2025 - WHY WORKING FROM HOME DOESN’T WORK FOR MANY

 

Have a Meaningful Deepavali

WHY WORKING FROM HOME DOESN’T WORK FOR MANY

While some thrive working from home (WFH) — especially those with disciplined habits, clear roles, and supportive setups — many, if not most, do not. Why?

1. Lack of Structure and Focus

The home can be full of distractions. Without the rhythm of regular office schedules, commutes, and colleagues, our focus weakens. Personal time seeps into work hours, and productivity quietly slips away. Focus is key to success.

2. Weaker Learning, Teamwork, and Shared Purpose

Work is not only about tasks; it is also about people. We learn through observation, casual conversations, and teamwork. Younger or newer staff lose these learning moments when working remotely. The mentorship and coaching that naturally happen in shared spaces are reduced. Over time, we learn less effectively and lose our sense of teamwork and shared purpose.

3. Loss of Culture and Connection

An office is not just a physical space; it is where company culture comes alive. Without face-to-face interaction, trust and belonging fade. People become isolated, less connected, and less loyal to their teams and mission.

4. Integrity and Ethics – Working Less Than Promised

Perhaps the most serious issue is ethical. Many who WFH end up giving less than they promised — attending to personal matters during office hours, working shorter days, or simply coasting. When someone is paid for eight hours but delivers only five, that income is no longer ethical.

For those who believe in God, morality, or karma, this is no small matter. It means we earn what is not rightfully ours — haram income for some, and bad karma for others. Work, whether done at home or in an office, is an act of trust. Breaking that trust breaks something deep within us.

It is best to be honest with ourselves and ask, “Am I really cut out to work from home?”

At zubedy, we help organizations build cultures of integrity, discipline, and accountability. Talk to us if you want your people to take ownership.

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Have A Meaningful Deepavali.

Peace, anas

Note:

TAN SRI DEVAKI AYATHURAI KRISHNAN (1923–2024) was a pioneer who broke barriers quietly but firmly, becoming Malaysia’s first woman elected to public office in 1955. Always serious and committed to her responsibilities, she never watched the clock. For her, work was not about hours; it was about purpose.