{"id":3931,"date":"2024-01-31T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compt.io\/work-from-home-stipend-ideas\/"},"modified":"2024-11-04T14:58:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T21:58:54","slug":"work-from-home-stipend-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/work-from-home-stipend-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to Buy with Work From Home Stipends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>They might not have commuting expenses to cover or an office provided by you. But your remote team members still incur a few expenses while working from home.<\/strong> That&#8217;s why understanding what sort of things to buy with a work from home stipend can be key to their overall satisfaction and productivity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what_is_a_work_from_home_stipend\">What is a work from home stipend?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A work from-home stipend (also called a remote work stipend) is an allowance employers give their remote team members in addition to their salary to help them work more comfortably and productively. Like other <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/what-is-a-stipend\/\">stipends<\/a>, it&#8217;s given at fixed intervals &#8211; typically monthly, quarterly, or annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main ways employees use work from home stipends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To cover ongoing expenses related to remote work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To access general perks an on-site job would offer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of stipend varies based on the company. Normally, it&#8217;s somewhere between $1,000 annually and $250 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/remote_work_stipend_Nbvx9Ml.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/remote_work_stipend_Nbvx9Ml.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We&#8217;ve already prepared a comprehensive employer&#8217;s guide to work from home stipends. To learn how to set them up and see a few examples, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/remote-work-stipends-perks\/\">check it out here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our_10_favorite_ways_to_spend_a_remote_work_stipend\">Our 10 favorite ways to spend a remote work stipend:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of stipends is pretty simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the amount and frequency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disburse it through payroll using <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/employee-stipends\/\">stipend software<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remote employees spend it on things they need for a productive work environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Ambiguous. We know. That&#8217;s part of the beauty of stipends &#8211; how they&#8217;re used is entirely up to them (within reasonable limits, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>OK&#8230;so what are some things to buy with work from home stipends, then?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re glad you asked. <\/strong>If you want to make specific recommendations or give your team some creative ideas, here&#8217;s a few great places to start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Home office essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most obvious use for a work from home stipend is to cover the cost of the core items your employees don&#8217;t have at home (or might need to replace\/upgrade).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A desk and chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laptop or desktop monitor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer accessories (e.g. wireless keyboard, mouse)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printer and ink cartridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-quality lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headset or microphone for video conferencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office supplies (e.g. pens, notebooks, planners)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these items you may provide to all your new employees &#8211; for example, a company laptop. In those cases, they may still use the allowance to purchase anything they want to personalize it with, like a laptop case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about offering a stipend (as opposed to outright providing these items) is that employees can choose what they want and purchase them from their favorite retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ergonomic furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every home office setup has a desk and chair. Notice we didn&#8217;t say, &#8220;a <em>good<\/em> desk and chair.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1177\/1064804620937907\">Nearly half<\/a> of people make do with what they have lying around, and that can be less than optimal for their health and productivity. A study of 856 remote workers from <a href=\"https:\/\/nulab.com\/learn\/collaboration\/adjusting-to-remote-work\/\">Nulab<\/a> found that those who used a proper desk and chair were considerably more productive than those who didn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ergonomic furniture is specialized equipment designed to support the human body properly. Here are a few examples of home office furniture your employees can buy with their home office allowance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjustable standing desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic office chair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-fatigue mat for standing desks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Footrest or ergonomic footstool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lumbar support cushion or back pillow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing desks, in particular, are a game-changer for productivity employee health. They&#8217;ve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/standing-desks-help-beat-inactivity\">been linked<\/a> to reduced neck\/back pain associated with sitting, increased focus and energy levels, and even lower risks of heart disease and obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A coworking membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re eating at restaurants, out with friends, working out at a gym, or shopping, remote working might translate to &#8220;never leaving the house.&#8221; If that&#8217;s the case, a change of scenery is all you need to stay engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Coworking spaces provide the variety and social interaction remote employees need to keep them happy, healthy, and productive.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>But basic ones start at $200-$300, and most will cost $500+. That&#8217;s expensive for employees, but if you don&#8217;t have a nearby office your employees can go to, you&#8217;re already saving far more than this on overhead expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, plenty remote companies offer a separate stipend\/reimbursement program <em>specifically<\/em> for coworking memberships, which employees can elect to be a part of. If that isn&#8217;t you, your team can still use their remote stipend to cover some or all of the monthly membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cell phone and internet bills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might offer <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/cell-phone-reimbursement-stipends\/\">cell phone reimbursement<\/a> or an <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/internet-allowance-for-remote-employees\/\">internet stipend<\/a> as a standalone perk. Given the global shift to remote working, it might be worth rolling these two into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The average internet bill runs around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/internet\/internet-cost-per-month\/\">$65 per month<\/a> and a cell phone bill at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allconnect.com\/blog\/average-cost-of-cellphone-plan\">$144<\/a>. That adds up to over $1,700 in savings per year for your team members.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other kinds of stipends, those for phone and internet costs is unique in the sense that they aren&#8217;t considered taxable income. So, they don&#8217;t count towards your employees&#8217; federal, Social Security, and Medicare taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Digital tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get pretty far with free tools and software platforms. But there are some you probably want a professional subscription to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A<\/strong> <strong>project management platform<\/strong> like Trello, Asana, or Notion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI tools<\/strong> (the $20\/month version of ChatGPT is absolutely killer for research)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chrome plugins<\/strong> for sales prospecting, research, automations, and task management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design software<\/strong> like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automation tools<\/strong> &#8211; a Zoom plugin for automated notetaking, for instance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Productivity apps<\/strong> that help team members plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of these programs are fairly inexpensive, but it&#8217;s nice to know that if your employees need a premium feature for one of them, they can buy it without having to think about it too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. A solid webcam and mic setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be a podcaster to have one. If you live in and out of virtual meetings, this is an absolute <em>must<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laggy video and audio quality are flat-out ugly, distracting, and&#8230;well&#8230;amateur. Whether you&#8217;re meeting with clients, prospects, and partners or screen recording products and demos, looking professional is the key to getting others to take you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are high-end options out there, but you can get a high-def webcam and USB mic setup for less than $100. And your team can use their remote work stipends to cover the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Laptop stand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For remote employees who constantly work from a laptop instead of a monitor, a laptop stand saves their necks and backs from the inevitable pain and discomfort that comes with hours of staring, hunched over, at a screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Laptop stands come with the added benefit of creating more desk space, so your employees can set up a second monitor if they want.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re fairly inexpensive, too. You can pick one up for around $20-30, which means your employee&#8217;s home office stipend will definitely cover the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Plants, art, and other room accessories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Environment has a lot to do with productivity. And that goes for all your employees, inside and outside the office (people personalize their desks at work, don&#8217;t they?).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2023\/07\/research-a-little-nature-in-the-office-boosts-morale-and-productivity\">New research<\/a> from Harvard Business Review found a strong connection between contact with nature in workplace settings and attitude\/job performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The reason is simple: plants, the sound of running water, and other outdoor elements can help reduce stress, increase focus and creativity, and can sometimes even improve your room&#8217;s air quality.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes far beyond nature, though. The ability to foster a deep, emotional connection to a personal space is what makes all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few other ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artwork, like wall decorations, paintings, or a tapestry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Window shades to block out the sun at certain points of the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soundproofing or white noise equipment to minimize outside distractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A diffuser or air purifier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comfy rug to make the space feel warm and inviting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Under-the-desk treadmills and ellipticals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiny treadmills and ellipticals have been gaining popularity as a new way to get additional movement while avoiding prolonged periods of sitting in a desk chair, which has been linked to a host of serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, under-the-desk treadmills are designed to fit underneath a standing desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>They only reach speeds of ~5 mph, but that&#8217;s all you need to get the blood flowing (plus, any faster would make it tough to focus on work).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellipticals are quite similar. They fit under any desk, and your remote workers can use them while standing or sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many of the other things on this list, you can find a good one for $50-$100. That&#8217;s what makes it perfect for a remote work allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Anything your in-office team has!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the employee perks you offer your in-office team members, you may want to give your at-home workers more than just a cool remote work setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything your employees can use to boost their mental health, improve their work-life balance, or invest in their personal development is fair game for a work from home stipend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health and wellness items like yoga mats, meditation apps, noise-canceling headphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gym memberships or workout classes (virtual ones included)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning courses, books, or online classes that align with their career goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly or quarterly subscriptions to products\/services they really enjoy (like meal kits, coffee deliveries, or wine of the month clubs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charitable donations to organizations they care about<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food delivery app purchases (e.g., if your physical offices get free catered lunches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The options are endless. What&#8217;s most important is your remote work stipend is an <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/inclusive-employee-benefits\/\">inclusive benefit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional_considerations_for_work_from_home_stipends\">Additional considerations for work from home stipends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like money paid to your employees for anything, there are plenty of concerns when it comes to work from home stipends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accounting and tax compliance (how will you manage <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/which-fringe-benefits-are-taxable-and-nontaxable\/\">taxable vs. non-taxable items<\/a>?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budgeting and eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrollment and participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defining eligible expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stipends vs. reimbursements (lump sum of cash vs. proof of purchase)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it goes without saying&#8230;but the answer is pretty straightforward: do it with stipend software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-182042453609\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:1000px;height:250px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"182042453609\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJbuU%2Fshg8exMxb%2F%2FuEXGmeHjUgc69lZN2DuAVyq1sAYXp1G%2BLrqkPV6Zht0FUILjSEUMlQxVD0eFjYNIPqfpAdRZlg7znTDF6d2sok%2BLDPrcF7wRxQpy7ihdtgy%2BW7pWl5NtD1x2%2FBqt1t7MGwaWTELHmkY2UokuF%2FDTmn0KbUBj1A%2BCl42%2FxproxqJg2TsycsV%2FhE6XA4grsgqxuz41LIv2usj2nOO39mjDEpLJJT9aLU%2F3LVgwqsDtEUzJIJzFn4&#038;webInteractiveContentId=182042453609&#038;portalId=3919194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"generic-guides-demo-cta\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3919194\/interactive-182042453609.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>They might not have commuting expenses to cover or an office provided by you. 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