Jobs most suited for work from home in Bahrain’s public sector education, client service and IT | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Jobs most suited for work from home in Bahrain’s public sector education, client service and IT | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

Some specific jobs in Bahrain's public sector may have to shift to remote work during the coronavirus crisis. The jobs that are more suited to this scenario are education, client service and IT. This was the recommendation made by a joint national report prepared by the Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (Derasat), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Bahrain, and Bahrain Institute of Public Administration (BIPA).

The report found several benefits for working from home, among which were reducing time lost in commuting, morning anxiety, unnecessary meetings and socialising. Gains were made in general mental wellbeing and productivity, improved and more flexible time management, and adoption of technological solutions that increased staff productivity in some professions.

They also report said the employees could specify their remote workdays in agreement