NexRep devised the holiday in 2023 as part of their mission to transform the lives of contact centre employees for the better. After leading the work-at-home movement for 14 years, they wanted to create a holiday that highlights the wellness benefits remote workers enjoy, as well as provide a platform through which people who don't currently work at home can learn about its benefits and determine if it's a lifestyle they should adopt.
Annually observed on August 16th, National Work From Home for Wellness Day highlights the positive effects that working from home can have on a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Founded by NexRep, a Marketplace Platform that enables thousands of Americans to work from home, the holiday allows individuals to discover the benefits of working from home and consider whether it suits their own lifestyle and wellness objectives.
As part of this year’s festivities, NexRep is giving away a $2,000 prize package. The fortunate winner will receive multiple prizes, including a desktop computer, dual monitors, a wired headset, a webcam, a FlexiSpot standing desk, an ergonomic office chair, and an air purifier, to create the ultimate healthy home office.
NexRep devised the holiday in 2023 as part of their mission to transform the lives of contact centre employees for the better. After leading the work-at-home movement for 14 years, they wanted to create a holiday that highlights the wellness benefits remote workers enjoy, as well as provide a platform through which people who don’t currently work at home can learn about its benefits and determine if it’s a lifestyle they should adopt.
While we can trace working from home as far back as the hunter-gatherers, it was NASA engineer Jack Nilles who coined the term “telecommuting” in 1973, shedding light on the benefits of remote work. Since 2010, remote work has grown consistently as companies have placed a greater emphasis on employee well-being. This expansion was drastically accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when the lockdown led many companies to embrace the work-from-home culture.
NexRep, advocates of a work-at-home lifestyle long before the pandemic, created National Work From Home for Wellness Day to inform the public that not only is earning an income from home possible, but it can also provide numerous positive lifestyle advantages. There are physical, mental, and financial advantages to working from home for those who wish to embrace a distinct working culture while remaining at home.
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61% of respondents to NexRep’s survey reported improved sleep quality when working from home versus when working outside the home.
75% of respondents to the same survey reported feeling less anxious and agitated when working from home.
Working from home has made managing a disability or chronic illness simpler for 92% of respondents with such conditions.
68% of those surveyed felt their relationships with family and colleagues have improved since working from home.
According to the average commute of survey respondents, working from home saved each motorist the equivalent of 461 gallons of petrol per year.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | August 16 | Wednesday |
| 2024 | August 16 | Friday |
| 2025 | August 16 | Saturday |
| 2026 | August 16 | Sunday |
| 2027 | August 16 | Monday |
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