Remote Work Works

Many organizations still rely on outdated studies claiming remote work hurts productivity, overlooking further research. While some studies found a 10% drop, others show productivity increasing 13-24% with remote work – and no impact from hybrid. But remote work offers benefits beyond productivity. Employees appreciate the autonomy, flexibility, and inclusivity, leading to higher satisfaction and output. Employees value the option to work remotely like an 8% raise. For employers, remote work can also save them big - not just on real estate, but by also reducing turnover by up to 35%.

The key to making remote work effective is to train managers to support remote teams and create opportunities for in-person connection.

Remote work's impact on culture is complex, but it's a reality we must accept given the many advantages. By using modern collaboration tools and finding innovative ways to connect remote employees, companies can optimize it for everyone. It's time to stop demonizing remote work and focus on making it work.

Sources:

Harvard Business Review. “Survey: Remote Work Isn’t Going Away — and Executives Know It.” HBR.org

Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. “The Evolution of Working from Home.” SIEPR

New York Times. “Here’s What We Do and Don’t Know About the Effects of Remote Work.” NYTImes.com