This Gen-Z CEO says she had 'huge successes' working from home with her laptop in bed

Vicky Owens, the founder and CEO of a UK-based social media agency, says some of her best work and hugely successful campaigns were a product of her working from her bed at home. That's why the 24-year-old is a staunch supporter of hybrid work and flexible working hours for her employees.

Moreover, Owens said home working isn’t related to productivity. “Suffering through a long commute to the office” has nothing to do with how much work an employee will get done during the day, she told The Tab, adding that “resting” at home during the work day is not “lazy”. In fact, it makes her employees more productive. “When I work from home, I sometimes literally just stay in bed on my laptop. My body gets so exhausted from working, sometimes it’s beneficial to rest.”

“Taking the opportunity to rest during work is beneficial – but don’t get that confused with laziness. We’re recognising, as the new generation, what’s going to make the team more productive. For that, we have to think smarter, not harder – and being mindful of employees’ wellbeing is the top priority," Owens said.

After having struggled with anxiety and panic disorder during her teenage years, Owens said it enabled her to recognise when her employees might need help. “When I initially wasn’t well with panic attacks and anxiety, it was good to have the option not to leave the house,” she told the publication. “Being aware of other people who might struggle with that has been a benefit – I’m not going to force someone to come in."