GITNUXREPORT 2026

Flexible Work Statistics

See how Flexible Work is reshaping costs, productivity, and well-being, from US employers saving up to $11,000 a year per part time telecommuter to meetings running 25% shorter on video. You will also find the human side of the shift, including 77% of remote workers reporting higher productivity and 73% of workers saying flexibility improves mental health.

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Remote work reduces employer overhead by an average of $11,000 per part-time telecommuter per year

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Employees save an average of $4,000 per year by working remotely

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Companies can save up to $2,000 per employee on office space costs via hybrid models

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Fuel savings for remote workers average $20 to $30 per week

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Real estate costs for Fortune 500 companies drop by 30% with remote workers

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34% of workers are willing to take a pay cut for greater flexibility

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American families save $500 to $1,500 annually on work wardrobes by telecommuting

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Remote work saves the US economy $30 billion per day in commuting costs

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60% of finance leaders are looking to cut real estate costs due to remote work

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Replacing a lost employee costs 1.5x-2x their annual salary, costs reduced via flexible retention

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27% of companies are reinvesting office savings into employee tech stipends

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Remote workers save an average of 72 minutes per day on commuting

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44% of companies do not allow any remote work, losing out on potential cost savings

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Average cost of coffee and outings in the office is $1,200 per year per worker

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Businesses lose $600 billion a year to workplace distractions, mitigated by WFH

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74% of CFOs plan to move at least 5% of previously on-site employees to permanent remote positions

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Public transport users save an average of $2,000 yearly working from home

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20% of managers say remote work has lowered their departmental operating budget

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Childcare costs can be reduced by 15% for parents with flexible work schedules

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Hybrid work models have reduced electricity costs in corporate buildings by 25%

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Companies using remote work see a 25% lower turnover rate

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Average equipment stipend for remote workers is $500

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Tax deductions for home offices can save eligible US workers $1,500 on average

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Outsourcing roles to remote regions can save companies up to 60% in labor costs

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51% of workers feel they are saving significant money on food by working from home

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Global workplace mobility saves companies $5 billion annually in travel expenses

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Working from home 2-3 days a week can save an employee $2,500 in insurance and maintenance

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Companies offering purely remote roles see 30% higher stock market performance over 5 years

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18% of people would be willing to work more hours for less money if they could work remotely

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Office cleaning costs for businesses have dropped by 40% with reduced occupancy

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83% of workers says that a remote work opportunity would make them feel more polled and more productive

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77% of remote workers say they are more productive when working from home

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Remote employees work 1.4 more days per month than office-based peers

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40% of people feel they have been more productive during the pandemic while working remotely

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Organizations that offer remote work see a 20% increase in employee productivity

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54% of employees say their productivity increased while working from home

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Performance increases by 13% for employees working from home according to a Stanford study

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30% of remote workers say they accomplish more in less time

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52% of employees prefer a hybrid model to boost their daily output

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Remote work reduces attrition by 35%, improving long term team output

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22% of workers say they are most productive in the early morning when working flexibly

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64% of recruiters say being able to pitch remote work options helps them find high-quality candidates

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48% of employees find that fewer interruptions at home lead to higher quality work

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Companies with flexible work see a 12% increase in customer satisfaction scores

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15% of remote workers reported working more hours than they did in the office

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High-growth companies are 63% more likely to use a "productivity anywhere" model

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70% of managers reported that the shift to remote work was better than expected for output

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Flexible schedules lead to a 10% increase in individual creativity scores

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Remote workers earn an average of $19,000 more annually than in-office workers, implying higher value output

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91% of remote workers feel they are more productive than in an office setting

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62% of employees state that they are just as productive working from home as from an office

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Meetings are 25% shorter when conducted via video link compared to in-person

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45% of remote workers say they complete more tasks while working from home

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Flexible workers are 57% more likely to say their workplace is "very innovative"

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Absence rates are 63% lower for remote workers versus office-bound staff

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37% of workers would take a 10% pay cut to work from home permanently

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68% of employees prefer a hybrid model over returning to the office full-time

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25% of the US workforce is expected to work remotely by 2025

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86% of workers want to work remotely at least two days a week

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50% of people feel more engaged when they have control over their workspace

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92% of workers are concerned about environmental impact; remote work reduces their footprint

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Remote work could reduce global CO2 emissions by 214 million tons annually

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Commuting by car accounts for 24% of energy-related CO2 emissions

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Working from home 4 days a week reduces nitrogen dioxide emissions by 10%

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Remote work could save 2.7 billion gallons of gas annually in the US alone

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70% of workers believe remote work is essential for climate change mitigation

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Paper usage in offices drops by 90% when employees work remotely

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Remote work reduces traffic congestion by up to 15% during peak hours

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50% of the workforce is capable of working from home 2-3 days a week

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Flexible work allows for 15% more diversity in the workforce through geographic hiring

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40% reduction in plastic waste in office buildings where remote work is implemented

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Telecommuting can reduce individual carbon footprints by 0.8 tons per year

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Remote work reduces urban noise pollution by an estimated 20%

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Companies with flexible policies see 33% more women in leadership roles

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Small businesses with remote work are 20% more likely to hire from underserved communities

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65% of people living in rural areas say remote work provides better job opportunities

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Working from home reduces the need for office space by an average of 30%

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1.2 billion pounds of trash per year are eliminated by remote work paperless systems

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47% of employees are more likely to work for a company with a strong sustainability record

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Hybrid models contribute to 7% reduction in city-center air pollution levels

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58% of global workers say they can do their job from anywhere

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Digital nomadic lifestyles have increased by 131% since 2019

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20% of office buildings in US are being considered for conversion to residential use

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Remote work reduces road wear and tear, potentially saving governments billions in maintenance

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11% increase in job applications from candidates with disabilities for remote-friendly roles

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25% of the US population will be living in "zoom towns" by 2030

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Remote work has saved an estimated 1.3 million metric tons of fuel in the UK

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Commuters traveling by bus/train save 1 hour of "idle" time daily through remote work

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Average office building uses 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity per square foot; reduced by hybrid work

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33% of workers would leave their current city if they could work remotely permanently

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16% of companies globally are fully remote

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44% of companies across the globe do not allow remote work despite tech availability

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77% of organizations use video conferencing as their primary communication tool for remote work

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Spending on cloud infrastructure rose by 35% in 2021 to support flexible work

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61% of managers say they need more training to manage remote teams effectively

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38% of companies have upgraded their cybersecurity protocols for remote access

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Zoom revenue increased by 326% during the peak of the remote work shift

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45% of remote workers use a VPN to access corporate networks

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Use of project management software (like Jira, Asana) increased by 40% in hybrid firms

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90% of HR leaders believe remote work is here to stay

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54% of employees use more than 5 different apps for work daily

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Data breaches involving remote workers cost $1.07 million more than those on-site

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30% of businesses use employee monitoring software for remote staff

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75% of IT leaders saw an increase in security threats during remote transitions

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Slack saw daily active users grow to over 12 million due to remote demands

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42% of remote workers say their internet speed is a barrier to productivity

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67% of managers believe that remote workers are more easily replaced than office workers

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50% of companies require employees to have their cameras on during meetings

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25% of business travelers expect to use VR meetings by 2025

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82% of companies are using 'cloud-first' strategies to enable hybrid work

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Microsoft Teams reached 270 million monthly active users in 2022

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36% of security professionals say 'bring your own device' (BYOD) is a top risk

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Companies spend $1,200 annually on average per employee for remote tech setup

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Artificial Intelligence is used by 15% of HR departments to manage flexible scheduling

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48% of workers want to use the Metaverse for team collaboration by 2024

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60% of companies say digital transformation was accelerated by 2 years due to remote work

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Broadband demand in residential areas increased by 30% since the remote work shift

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20% of companies increased their IT staff count to support remote environments

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55% of employees use personal smartphones for work tasks in a flexible model

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93% of project managers use remote-ready tools like Trello or Monday.com

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97% of employees report that flexible work improves their quality of life

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73% of workers say flexible work has improved their mental health

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Remote work reduces work-related stress for 75% of employees

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80% of workers say flexible work helps them manage burnout

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84% of employees say working from home makes them happier

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41% of remote workers say they have more time for exercise

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22% of remote workers struggle with unplugging after work hours

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19% of remote workers report loneliness as their biggest struggle

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Employees with flexible hours report 15% higher levels of job satisfaction

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50% of remote workers feel more included in their company culture than before pandemic

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70% of people find working from home enables them to eat more nutritiously

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Remote workers report a 20% increase in happiness due to lack of office politics

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Flexible schedules lead to a 12% improvement in sleep quality for employees

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66% of workers say they would be less stressed if they could work from home

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High-flexibility jobs correlate with a 30% reduction in intent to quit due to mental health

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53% of remote workers feel they have a better work-life balance

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Workers who can choose their location are 2.6x more likely to be satisfied with their jobs

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40% of workers say they feel more "themselves" when working from home

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38% of remote employees report that their employer has increased mental health support since the pandemic

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Remote workers are 50% less likely to take sick days due to chronic stress

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78% of remote workers say they feel more trusted by their manager

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Flexible work options reduce caregiver stress for 60% of working parents

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Only 10% of remote workers want to return to an office full-time

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47% of people state that their work-life balance has improved since working from home

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Flexible work lowers blood pressure in 10% of workers previously high-stressed from commuting

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35% of remote workers report enjoying their work more when they can dress casually

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56% of remote workers feel more creative because they choose their environment

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Employees with flexible location options are 88% more likely to recommend their company

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14% of remote workers say they have more time for volunteer work

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Men and women report similar levels of increased well-being (approx 72%) with flexible work

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Written by Min-ji Park·Edited by Catherine Wu·Fact-checked by Rebecca Hargrove

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2025, 25% of the US workforce is expected to work remotely at least some of the time, and that shift is rewriting the cost and productivity math for employers. Remote work also saves the US economy $30 billion per day in commuting costs while giving employees back 72 minutes a day, yet 44% of companies still do not allow any remote work. Let’s look at the tradeoffs and the unexpected winners behind those flexible-work outcomes.

Key Takeaways

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
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
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
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

Remote and flexible work cut costs and commuting, boosting productivity, satisfaction, and employee well being.

Costs and Financial Impact

1Remote work reduces employer overhead by an average of $11,000 per part-time telecommuter per year

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2Employees save an average of $4,000 per year by working remotely

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3Companies can save up to $2,000 per employee on office space costs via hybrid models

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4Fuel savings for remote workers average $20 to $30 per week

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5Real estate costs for Fortune 500 companies drop by 30% with remote workers

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634% of workers are willing to take a pay cut for greater flexibility

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7American families save $500 to $1,500 annually on work wardrobes by telecommuting

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8Remote work saves the US economy $30 billion per day in commuting costs

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960% of finance leaders are looking to cut real estate costs due to remote work

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10Replacing a lost employee costs 1.5x-2x their annual salary, costs reduced via flexible retention

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1127% of companies are reinvesting office savings into employee tech stipends

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12Remote workers save an average of 72 minutes per day on commuting

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1344% of companies do not allow any remote work, losing out on potential cost savings

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14Average cost of coffee and outings in the office is $1,200 per year per worker

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15Businesses lose $600 billion a year to workplace distractions, mitigated by WFH

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1674% of CFOs plan to move at least 5% of previously on-site employees to permanent remote positions

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17Public transport users save an average of $2,000 yearly working from home

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1820% of managers say remote work has lowered their departmental operating budget

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19Childcare costs can be reduced by 15% for parents with flexible work schedules

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20Hybrid work models have reduced electricity costs in corporate buildings by 25%

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21Companies using remote work see a 25% lower turnover rate

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22Average equipment stipend for remote workers is $500

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23Tax deductions for home offices can save eligible US workers $1,500 on average

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24Outsourcing roles to remote regions can save companies up to 60% in labor costs

Single source

2551% of workers feel they are saving significant money on food by working from home

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26Global workplace mobility saves companies $5 billion annually in travel expenses

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27Working from home 2-3 days a week can save an employee $2,500 in insurance and maintenance

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28Companies offering purely remote roles see 30% higher stock market performance over 5 years

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2918% of people would be willing to work more hours for less money if they could work remotely

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30Office cleaning costs for businesses have dropped by 40% with reduced occupancy

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Costs and Financial Impact Interpretation

The avalanche of statistics makes it painfully clear: clinging to the rigid old office model isn't just a nostalgic preference, it's a wildly expensive corporate tantrum that burns money, wastes time, and ignores the fact that both employees and their accountants are happily pocketing the savings from working in their pajamas.

Employee Performance and Productivity

183% of workers says that a remote work opportunity would make them feel more polled and more productive

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277% of remote workers say they are more productive when working from home

Directional

3Remote employees work 1.4 more days per month than office-based peers

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440% of people feel they have been more productive during the pandemic while working remotely

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5Organizations that offer remote work see a 20% increase in employee productivity

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654% of employees say their productivity increased while working from home

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7Performance increases by 13% for employees working from home according to a Stanford study

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830% of remote workers say they accomplish more in less time

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952% of employees prefer a hybrid model to boost their daily output

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10Remote work reduces attrition by 35%, improving long term team output

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1122% of workers say they are most productive in the early morning when working flexibly

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1264% of recruiters say being able to pitch remote work options helps them find high-quality candidates

Single source

1348% of employees find that fewer interruptions at home lead to higher quality work

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14Companies with flexible work see a 12% increase in customer satisfaction scores

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1515% of remote workers reported working more hours than they did in the office

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16High-growth companies are 63% more likely to use a "productivity anywhere" model

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1770% of managers reported that the shift to remote work was better than expected for output

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18Flexible schedules lead to a 10% increase in individual creativity scores

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19Remote workers earn an average of $19,000 more annually than in-office workers, implying higher value output

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2091% of remote workers feel they are more productive than in an office setting

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2162% of employees state that they are just as productive working from home as from an office

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22Meetings are 25% shorter when conducted via video link compared to in-person

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2345% of remote workers say they complete more tasks while working from home

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24Flexible workers are 57% more likely to say their workplace is "very innovative"

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25Absence rates are 63% lower for remote workers versus office-bound staff

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2637% of workers would take a 10% pay cut to work from home permanently

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2768% of employees prefer a hybrid model over returning to the office full-time

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2825% of the US workforce is expected to work remotely by 2025

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2986% of workers want to work remotely at least two days a week

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3050% of people feel more engaged when they have control over their workspace

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Employee Performance and Productivity Interpretation

The statistics overwhelmingly suggest that the best way to get a room full of more productive, creative, and satisfied people is, ironically, to not have them in a room at all.

Environmental and Societal Impact

192% of workers are concerned about environmental impact; remote work reduces their footprint

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2Remote work could reduce global CO2 emissions by 214 million tons annually

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3Commuting by car accounts for 24% of energy-related CO2 emissions

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4Working from home 4 days a week reduces nitrogen dioxide emissions by 10%

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5Remote work could save 2.7 billion gallons of gas annually in the US alone

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670% of workers believe remote work is essential for climate change mitigation

Directional

7Paper usage in offices drops by 90% when employees work remotely

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8Remote work reduces traffic congestion by up to 15% during peak hours

Single source

950% of the workforce is capable of working from home 2-3 days a week

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10Flexible work allows for 15% more diversity in the workforce through geographic hiring

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1140% reduction in plastic waste in office buildings where remote work is implemented

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12Telecommuting can reduce individual carbon footprints by 0.8 tons per year

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13Remote work reduces urban noise pollution by an estimated 20%

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14Companies with flexible policies see 33% more women in leadership roles

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15Small businesses with remote work are 20% more likely to hire from underserved communities

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1665% of people living in rural areas say remote work provides better job opportunities

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17Working from home reduces the need for office space by an average of 30%

Directional

181.2 billion pounds of trash per year are eliminated by remote work paperless systems

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1947% of employees are more likely to work for a company with a strong sustainability record

Single source

20Hybrid models contribute to 7% reduction in city-center air pollution levels

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2158% of global workers say they can do their job from anywhere

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22Digital nomadic lifestyles have increased by 131% since 2019

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2320% of office buildings in US are being considered for conversion to residential use

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24Remote work reduces road wear and tear, potentially saving governments billions in maintenance

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2511% increase in job applications from candidates with disabilities for remote-friendly roles

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2625% of the US population will be living in "zoom towns" by 2030

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27Remote work has saved an estimated 1.3 million metric tons of fuel in the UK

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28Commuters traveling by bus/train save 1 hour of "idle" time daily through remote work

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29Average office building uses 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity per square foot; reduced by hybrid work

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3033% of workers would leave their current city if they could work remotely permanently

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Environmental and Societal Impact Interpretation

The data is clear: letting people work from home is essentially a massive, unpaid environmental consultancy where the primary deliverables are a healthier planet, more equitable cities, and the delightful side effect of not having to wear pants on a Tuesday.

Management and Technology

116% of companies globally are fully remote

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244% of companies across the globe do not allow remote work despite tech availability

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377% of organizations use video conferencing as their primary communication tool for remote work

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4Spending on cloud infrastructure rose by 35% in 2021 to support flexible work

Single source

561% of managers say they need more training to manage remote teams effectively

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638% of companies have upgraded their cybersecurity protocols for remote access

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7Zoom revenue increased by 326% during the peak of the remote work shift

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845% of remote workers use a VPN to access corporate networks

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9Use of project management software (like Jira, Asana) increased by 40% in hybrid firms

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1090% of HR leaders believe remote work is here to stay

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1154% of employees use more than 5 different apps for work daily

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12Data breaches involving remote workers cost $1.07 million more than those on-site

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1330% of businesses use employee monitoring software for remote staff

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1475% of IT leaders saw an increase in security threats during remote transitions

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15Slack saw daily active users grow to over 12 million due to remote demands

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1642% of remote workers say their internet speed is a barrier to productivity

Directional

1767% of managers believe that remote workers are more easily replaced than office workers

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1850% of companies require employees to have their cameras on during meetings

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1925% of business travelers expect to use VR meetings by 2025

Directional

2082% of companies are using 'cloud-first' strategies to enable hybrid work

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21Microsoft Teams reached 270 million monthly active users in 2022

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2236% of security professionals say 'bring your own device' (BYOD) is a top risk

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23Companies spend $1,200 annually on average per employee for remote tech setup

Single source

24Artificial Intelligence is used by 15% of HR departments to manage flexible scheduling

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2548% of workers want to use the Metaverse for team collaboration by 2024

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2660% of companies say digital transformation was accelerated by 2 years due to remote work

Single source

27Broadband demand in residential areas increased by 30% since the remote work shift

Directional

2820% of companies increased their IT staff count to support remote environments

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2955% of employees use personal smartphones for work tasks in a flexible model

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3093% of project managers use remote-ready tools like Trello or Monday.com

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Management and Technology Interpretation

While companies scramble to build digital fortresses and employees juggle a dizzying array of apps, the chaotic but enduring shift to flexible work reveals we're all still learning how to lead and connect without the office walls.

Mental Health and Well-being

197% of employees report that flexible work improves their quality of life

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273% of workers say flexible work has improved their mental health

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3Remote work reduces work-related stress for 75% of employees

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480% of workers say flexible work helps them manage burnout

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584% of employees say working from home makes them happier

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641% of remote workers say they have more time for exercise

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722% of remote workers struggle with unplugging after work hours

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819% of remote workers report loneliness as their biggest struggle

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9Employees with flexible hours report 15% higher levels of job satisfaction

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1050% of remote workers feel more included in their company culture than before pandemic

Single source

1170% of people find working from home enables them to eat more nutritiously

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12Remote workers report a 20% increase in happiness due to lack of office politics

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13Flexible schedules lead to a 12% improvement in sleep quality for employees

Single source

1466% of workers say they would be less stressed if they could work from home

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15High-flexibility jobs correlate with a 30% reduction in intent to quit due to mental health

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1653% of remote workers feel they have a better work-life balance

Single source

17Workers who can choose their location are 2.6x more likely to be satisfied with their jobs

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1840% of workers say they feel more "themselves" when working from home

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1938% of remote employees report that their employer has increased mental health support since the pandemic

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20Remote workers are 50% less likely to take sick days due to chronic stress

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2178% of remote workers say they feel more trusted by their manager

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22Flexible work options reduce caregiver stress for 60% of working parents

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23Only 10% of remote workers want to return to an office full-time

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2447% of people state that their work-life balance has improved since working from home

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25Flexible work lowers blood pressure in 10% of workers previously high-stressed from commuting

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2635% of remote workers report enjoying their work more when they can dress casually

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2756% of remote workers feel more creative because they choose their environment

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28Employees with flexible location options are 88% more likely to recommend their company

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2914% of remote workers say they have more time for volunteer work

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30Men and women report similar levels of increased well-being (approx 72%) with flexible work

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Mental Health and Well-being Interpretation

The data paints a clear picture: flexible work is a profound, if imperfect, upgrade to the human condition, offering a buffet of well-being where the vast majority feast on happiness and health, though a few still find themselves picking at the side dishes of loneliness and the inability to log off.

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Perplexity

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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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flexjobs.com
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BUSINESSWIRE
businesswire.com
businesswire.com
Reference 4
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 5
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 6
PEWRESEARCH
pewresearch.org
pewresearch.org
Reference 7
NBLOOM
nbloom.people.stanford.edu
nbloom.people.stanford.edu
Reference 8
BUFFER
buffer.com
buffer.com
Reference 9
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 10
GLOBALWORKPLACEANALYTICS
globalworkplaceanalytics.com
globalworkplaceanalytics.com
Reference 11
SHRM
shrm.org
shrm.org
Reference 12
LINKEDIN
linkedin.com
linkedin.com
Reference 13
TRELLO
trello.com
trello.com
Reference 14
SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
Reference 15
MICROSOFT
microsoft.com
microsoft.com
Reference 16
ACCENTURE
accenture.com
accenture.com
Reference 17
HBR
hbr.org
hbr.org
Reference 18
ADOBE
adobe.com
adobe.com
Reference 19
PAYSCALE
payscale.com
payscale.com
Reference 20
TINYPULSE
tinypulse.com
tinypulse.com
Reference 21
GALLUP
gallup.com
gallup.com
Reference 22
ZOOM
zoom.us
zoom.us
Reference 23
AIRTABLE
airtable.com
airtable.com
Reference 24
SLACK
slack.com
slack.com
Reference 25
BLOOMBERG
bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com

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JLL
jll.com
jll.com
Reference 27
UPWORK
upwork.com
upwork.com
Reference 28
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 29
STEELCASE
steelcase.com
steelcase.com
Reference 30
GARTNER
gartner.com
gartner.com
Reference 31
AAA
aaa.com
aaa.com
Reference 32
CBRE
cbre.com
cbre.com
Reference 33
HIRINGLAB
hiringlab.org
hiringlab.org
Reference 34
CNBC
cnbc.com
cnbc.com
Reference 35
NBER
nber.org
nber.org
Reference 36
SPGLOBAL
spglobal.com
spglobal.com
Reference 37
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 38
LIBERTYSTREETECONOMICS
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org
libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org
Reference 39
INVESTOPEDIA
investopedia.com
investopedia.com
Reference 40
APTA
apta.com
apta.com
Reference 41
CARE
care.com
care.com
Reference 42
EIA
eia.gov
eia.gov
Reference 43
BENEPASS
benepass.com
benepass.com
Reference 44
IRS
irs.gov
irs.gov
Reference 45
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 46
BANKRATE
bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Reference 47
AMEXGLOBALBUSINESSTRAVEL
amexglobalbusinesstravel.com
amexglobalbusinesstravel.com
Reference 48
METROMILE
metromile.com
metromile.com
Reference 49
GLASSDOOR
glassdoor.com
glassdoor.com
Reference 50
FASTCOMPANY
fastcompany.com
fastcompany.com
Reference 51
MENTALHEALTHAMERICA
mentalhealthamerica.net
mentalhealthamerica.net
Reference 52
HEALTHLINE
healthline.com
healthline.com
Reference 53
NCBI
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Reference 54
SLEEPFOUNDATION
sleepfoundation.org
sleepfoundation.org
Reference 55
MINDSHAREPARTNERS
mindsharepartners.org
mindsharepartners.org
Reference 56
LYRAHEALTH
lyrahealth.com
lyrahealth.com
Reference 57
CATALYST
catalyst.org
catalyst.org
Reference 58
HEART
heart.org
heart.org
Reference 59
LUCIDCHART
lucidchart.com
lucidchart.com
Reference 60
QUALTRICS
qualtrics.com
qualtrics.com
Reference 61
VOLUNTEERMATCH
volunteermatch.org
volunteermatch.org
Reference 62
HP
hp.com
hp.com
Reference 63
NATURE
nature.com
nature.com
Reference 64
IEA
iea.org
iea.org
Reference 65
EPA
epa.gov
epa.gov
Reference 66
UNEP
unep.org
unep.org
Reference 67
XEROX
xerox.com
xerox.com
Reference 68
INRIX
inrix.com
inrix.com
Reference 69
BROOKINGS
brookings.edu
brookings.edu
Reference 70
CARBONFOOTPRINT
carbonfootprint.com
carbonfootprint.com
Reference 71
WHO
who.int
who.int
Reference 72
SBA
sba.gov
sba.gov
Reference 73
NPR
npr.org
npr.org
Reference 74
CUSHMANWAKEFIELD
cushmanwakefield.com
cushmanwakefield.com
Reference 75
THEWORLDCOUNTS
theworldcounts.com
theworldcounts.com
Reference 76
REUTERS
reuters.com
reuters.com
Reference 77
NASA
nasa.gov
nasa.gov
Reference 78
MBOPARTNERS
mbopartners.com
mbopartners.com
Reference 79
WSJ
wsj.com
wsj.com
Reference 80
ASCE
asce.org
asce.org
Reference 81
DOL
dol.gov
dol.gov
Reference 82
REALTOR
realtor.com
realtor.com
Reference 83
ONS
ons.gov.uk
ons.gov.uk
Reference 84
CENSUS
census.gov
census.gov
Reference 85
ENERGYSTAR
energystar.gov
energystar.gov
Reference 86
OKTA
okta.com
okta.com
Reference 87
CANALYS
canalys.com
canalys.com
Reference 88
CISCO
cisco.com
cisco.com
Reference 89
SECURITY
security.org
security.org
Reference 90
ATLASSIAN
atlassian.com
atlassian.com
Reference 91
RINGCENTRAL
ringcentral.com
ringcentral.com
Reference 92
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 93
FORTINET
fortinet.com
fortinet.com
Reference 94
BROADBANDSEARCH
broadbandsearch.net
broadbandsearch.net
Reference 95
VIMEO
vimeo.com
vimeo.com
Reference 96
BITGLASS
bitglass.com
bitglass.com
Reference 97
ORACLE
oracle.com
oracle.com
Reference 98
LENOVO
lenovo.com
lenovo.com
Reference 99
TWILIO
twilio.com
twilio.com
Reference 100
FCC
fcc.gov
fcc.gov
Reference 101
ZDNET
zdnet.com
zdnet.com
Reference 102
SAMSUNG
samsung.com
samsung.com
Reference 103
PMI
pmi.org
pmi.org