1、1 National Survey A Majority of US Employees Want Remote Work Arrangement to Stay 2 The coronavirus threat pushed employers and employees into the remote workspace in record time, accelerating a digital transformation that has been underway since the advent of the personal computer. Historically, ho
2、wever, many organizations remained wary of letting their staff work from home this despite substantial evidence that letting people work remotely boosts productivity and worker satisfaction. According to Flexjobs, 3.4% of the total US workforce telecommuted in 2019, up from 2.9% in 2015.1 By early A
3、pril 2020, the percentage of Americans working from home had climbed to about 50%.2 The pandemic left organizations with little choice but to participate in the worlds largest work-from-home experiment and now the world of work may never be the same again. 1 Weiler Reynolds, Brie. “159% Increase in
4、Remote Work Since 2005: FlexJobs enjoying a more flexible schedule; and being more productive at work. Respondents also stressed the advantage of having more time to pursue hobbies or spend with loved ones. Asked about what they perceived as the biggest drawback of working from home, over a quarter
5、of respondents mentioned feelings of isolation. Others were concerned about imperfect telecommuting technologies or feared becoming detached from their company and co-workers. Seventeen percent felt that distractions at home would pose a significant challenge. I will feel isolated I am more producti
6、ve I dont have to commute. It will be hard to feel connected to my company I have more time with my family/ friends. Telecommuting technology doesnt always work well My performance is better. I will be distracted Other Other (please specify) I dont want to work remotely. Telecommuting technology is