Key Takeaways
- 83% of workers says that a remote work opportunity would make them feel more polled and more productive
- 77% of remote workers say they are more productive when working from home
- Remote employees work 1.4 more days per month than office-based peers
- Remote work reduces employer overhead by an average of $11,000 per part-time telecommuter per year
- Employees save an average of $4,000 per year by working remotely
- Companies can save up to $2,000 per employee on office space costs via hybrid models
- 97% of employees report that flexible work improves their quality of life
- 73% of workers say flexible work has improved their mental health
- Remote work reduces work-related stress for 75% of employees
- 92% of workers are concerned about environmental impact; remote work reduces their footprint
- Remote work could reduce global CO2 emissions by 214 million tons annually
- Commuting by car accounts for 24% of energy-related CO2 emissions
- 16% of companies globally are fully remote
- 44% of companies across the globe do not allow remote work despite tech availability
- 77% of organizations use video conferencing as their primary communication tool for remote work
Flexible work boosts productivity, cuts costs, and improves employee well-being and the environment.
Costs and Financial Impact
Costs and Financial Impact Interpretation
Employee Performance and Productivity
Employee Performance and Productivity Interpretation
Environmental and Societal Impact
Environmental and Societal Impact Interpretation
Management and Technology
Management and Technology Interpretation
Mental Health and Well-being
Mental Health and Well-being Interpretation
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