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From luxury to necessity, working from home now benefits more people than ever. But it comes at a cost, and for WFH employees the unexpected financial toll can be stressful. On the upside, companies can support every employee with a home office stipend. These creative employee incentives can strengthen your team and improve productivity. Read on for all the details on home office stipends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Home Office Stipend 101<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the work environment is shifting from corporate buildings into homes, the need for an office space remains. That\u2019s where a remote work stipend comes in \u2013 but what\u2019s it all about? Let\u2019s find out by tackling the most pressing questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Home Office Stipends?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Simply put, a home office stipend is an allowance paid to employees to improve their home office or workspace. It can go towards buying office furniture, equipment, like a laptop, or a better internet connection – anything that streamlines the workday so it looks and feels like an office. Furthermore, the stipend is separate from a salary and can be provided as a once-off or ongoing basis, i.e. monthly or yearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking to add home office setup as part of your employee’s work from home stipend? Then schedule a Free Interior Design Consultation<\/a> to learn more today!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What is the Cost of Working from Home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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People working from home need a beautiful home office background<\/a> for virtual meetings but they also need a productive home office, which isn’t always the case. For this reason, the accrued cost can certainly be hefty. But what does it cost to work from home? That depends on the utilities and how the employee generally spends their working day. Internet, telephone bills, printers, lights, air-conditioning, home office furniture, and office supplies are among the factors that increase the cost of working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should Employees be Reimbursed for Working from Home?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An employer is not necessarily obligated to pay a home office stipend. But in some cases, they are responsible for reimbursement of the business use of employees\u2019 assets. More specifically,<\/p>\n\n\n\n