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. […]
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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 […]
Imagine you’re a new employee at a time when many people are starting their careers remotely. Where is the remote work playbook? Are employees ready for remote work routines? How do they feel about their remote working routines? Maybe you felt a little uneasy and didn’t know how to blend in when you started your […]
Remote work is now more commonplace for major companies worldwide, as present-day uncertainties have driven employees to work from basically anywhere in the world. It’s estimated by 2025, more than 87% or 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely, according to a 2020 Upwork survey. With the advancements of remote working technology and collaboration software, […]
Over the last 12 months, the move to remote work by knowledgeable workers is unmistakable. Obviously, remote work is on the rise — and not just because of COVID-19. This arrangement has been growing in popularity for years. It’s not hard to see why. Studies show that out-of-office work boosts productivity, saves employers money, and […]
Due to Covid-19, remote work hit record highs in the nation as companies did their best to keep things running while keeping their customers and employees safe. For many this was a welcome change, as working on the couch in pajamas is a dream come true. For others, working remotely presented some difficult challenges. The […]