The Growing Prominence of Work From Home

Long daily commutes are quickly becoming a relic of the past. These days, 40% of American workers are working remotely at least once a week. 12.7% of workers are working from home exclusively, which means they have completely cut a work commute out of their daily routine. Although these numbers have fallen from their peak during the pandemic, many remote workers have grown to appreciate this freedom and flexibility. 98% of workers have responded to surveys claiming that they want to work remotely in some form of a hybrid schedule. 

Employees who work remotely attest to the significant advantages of this workstyle. The largest benefit is the avoidance of a commute. Time and gas can be saved, and workers have more available family time. Companies also benefit from lower employee absenteeism and turnover expenses, in addition to a notable 68% boost in productivity. It is likely that many industries will begin to adopt this work style, as the information technologies and professional and business services have.