The swift lockdown and pandemic period became synonymous with remote work and virtualized business practices. However, this trend to work-from-home (WFH) employees has rapidly reversed in recent years, with as many as 72.5% of businesses having no remote employees. In fact, 48 of the 50 states currently have less than 4,000 remote job postings. However, is the trend of fewer WFH employees beneficial to employees?
It’s reported that around 60% of employees benefit from eliminating irritating commutes, and 44% report enjoying saving money on gas and lunch. Remote work also helps to keep work-life balance in check, as employees spend less time in meetings and more time with family and friends. But the benefits of remote work are not exclusive to employees and can be reaped by employers as well.
Remote work employees reduce absences by 56% and employee sick days see a 50% decrease as well. Furthermore, working from home fosters a better work environment, marked by a 68% percent increase in productivity and 50% lower turnover rate.
Overall, the implementation of remote work allows any business to enjoy the benefits of WFH employees. Fortunately, platforms like Unrubble makes the implementation and maintenance of remote work employees incredibly easy, with tools for AI scheduling and cybersecurity.
