Can Remote Work Increase Employee Productivity?
"65% of employees believe they're more productive when they work outside of the office, and 47% wish their company provided this benefit." The data on remote productivity is compelling.
Jenn Lackey
At first, allowing remote work for your teams and contractors might feel unsettling. But chances are your remote employees will thank you for trusting them to find their ideal working environment.
How to Boost Employee Productivity
"65% of employees believe they're more productive when they work outside of the office, and 47% wish their company provided this benefit." On the whole, remote teams get more done—without a dreadful commute.
Why Does Remote Work Help Skyrocket Performance?
WFA (Work from Anywhere) is the new WFH (Work from Home). Workplace elasticity lets workers keep flexible hours and focus on the tasks that matter. 44% of remote employees said they were less distracted when they worked from home.
Employee Productivity vs. Hours Worked
Remote workers say they work more than 40 hours per week, 43% more than on-site workers. The State of Remote Work Survey discovered the biggest reasons employees choose remote work:
- Better work-life balance (91%)
- Increased productivity/better focus (79%)
- Less stress (78%)
- Avoiding a commute (78%)
Remote Work Productivity
If brands want to get to the next level, they need to embrace remote work. Numerous studies have shown how much more productive, engaged, and effective employees can be when they're empowered to choose where, when, and how they'll get work done.
Can You Really Measure Employee Productivity?
"A typical employer can save an average of $11,000 per half-time telecommuter per year. The primary savings are the result of increased productivity, lower real estate costs, reduced absenteeism and turnover, and better disaster preparedness." — Global Workplace Analytics

Jenn Lackey
Jenn Lackey is a marketing content strategist and copywriter with a journalism, technology, and sales background. She has worked with B2B and B2C clients within the healthcare, environmental, SaaS, and wireless sectors, supporting her endless curiosity and drive to grow business.
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