Although you are looking to work from home, have you ever wondered about the current state of remote work and where it is going in the future? If you have, the below interesting stats about working from home may offer some insight.
Based on an infographic published by Wrike, the following points about working from home give a snapshot of the current telecommuting world, and where it is likely to end up in the future.
Here are seven interesting stats about working from home:
83 percent of people work from home part of the day
Higher-level positions often work from home more frequently
Working remotely is one of the top three perks, which also includes reputation and salary
Benefits of working from home include 41 percent saving time, 29 percent being more productive, and 10 percent focusing on work rather than office politics
Most common challenges include lack of direct communication, data accessibility, and poor visibility
66 percent of people believe their company will go fully virtual in one to five years
Employees are willing to give up benefits for the ability to work from home
What the Future Holds
Working remotely, at least part of the time, is increasing as technology continues to make staying connected easier. Whereas sourcing talent has previously been limited to those in the geographical area, technology and telecommuting have made it possible to go where the talent is. This allows employers to find the best fit for the company and the job, no matter where the candidate is located.
Although there will continue to be challenges from working remotely, many of them can be overcome with the proper team dynamics and through formal flexible work policies.
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