Managers sure wonder about remote work and whether it is a win-win situation or not. Of course, the remote worker thinks it’s fabulous — but I’m not so sure. Some companies that adopted a remote-first strategy feel that they freed up a significant amount of money that would otherwise be allocated to fixed company expenditures, […]
Remote work offers freedom once thought impossible. After all, you don’t have to commute, follow a dress code, and you can plan your day at your own pace. However, working from home also poses its own productivity challenges. Without clear boundaries between work and rest, your days can become blurry. There are multiple distractions. It’s […]
Remote work has been nothing short of a revolution. As a result of changing company structures and the global pandemic, a staggering 20% of the US workforce now works from home, and this number continues to rise. In the United States, 26% of households have at least one remote worker. Moreover, global digital jobs are […]
Over the last few years, remote work has gone from a niche concept to a mainstream trend—especially since the COVID-19 epidemic forced companies to adopt flexible work arrangements. According to the Pew Research Center, about a third (35%) of workers with jobs that can be done remotely do it all the time. In addition, it is […]
In recent years, remote work has gained significant momentum, and COVID-19 only boosted its popularity. In fact, as of 2023, 27% of U.S. employees work remotely. However, the number of American employees working remotely is expected to reach 36,2 million by 2025. As we return to normal, however, remote work has become a hot-button issue. […]
Those working from home, which is 26% of U.S. employees, have likely experienced some benefits and some drawbacks since they started doing so two or three years ago. First, let’s start with the pros. As long as the work is done and results are strong, many remote jobs also offer flexible schedules, which means workers […]
Between the near-total shutdown of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the highest inflation rates we’ve seen in decades, and the economy entering a downturn in the first quarter of 2022, companies across all industries have had to institute some incredible business efficiencies to adapt. From rethinking traditional workspaces and schedules to carefully evaluating investments […]
What’s the first thing that pops to mind when you hear “freelancing”? Perhaps you think of someone with or without an education, working from the comfort of home with their laptop and smartphone close by. And, how could you not? This is a reality for 21st-century freelancers, thanks to digitalization. And that’s a good thing. […]
Following the introduction of remote work at the start of the global pandemic in 2020, the number of employees and teams working from home is looking to double within the next five years. According to data released at the end of 2020, around 12.3% of departments, and large teams were working remotely, according to surveyed […]
More people are working remotely from a home office. In fact, roughly 59% of people are choosing to become teleworkers in 2022, according to Pew Research Center. Moreover, the majority of these workers admit they preferred this work style well before safety concerns regarding the pandemic were a factor. There is a range of benefits […]
