Has the Work-From-Home Pandemic Experiment Been Good for Business?

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We have reached a tipping point for remote work. That’s because many employers have come to realize remote work has resulted in increased productivity, decreased real estate costs, happier and more engaged employees, greater business continuity during emergencies, smaller environmental footprint, and access to a larger and more diverse workforce. 

Approximately 80% of CEOs expect to have a more widespread remote workforce going forward.

So what do employees want?  According to a Flexjobs Survey, 65% would prefer to work remotely full-time, post-pandemic. 31% would like a combination of remote and in-office work and just 4% want to return to the traditional office full time.

To maximize the benefits of remote work, leaders need to create formal written policies regarding worker eligibility and expectations. Businesses must also ensure they track productivity and job outcomes.   To protect against burnout, leaders need to actively help remote workers keep healthy boundaries between their professional and personal lives.

Business leaders who take a thoughtful approach can craft a viable and sustainable remote -workforce program that will fit the company’s needs for the long term.

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