Survey: Remote Work Isn’t Going Away — and Executives Know It

Despite public statements from CEOs about returning to the office, a new survey reveals that executives privately expect remote work to continue growing due to employee preference, technological advancements, and sustained productivity, with both hybrid and fully remote work expected to increase over the next five years.

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8/25/2023

Amid a return-to-office push, it's still possible for workers to get flexible schedules. 'Think about it like a salary negotiation,' expert says

89% of full-time workers are in favor of remote and hybrid work or four-day work weeks, with 51% willing to switch jobs or industries to achieve their desired schedule. While some companies are pushing for a return to in-office work, there are still opportunities for workers to negotiate flexible schedules and remote work arrangements.

9/1/2023

Remote work is harder to come by as companies push for return to office

Employers are increasing their demands for in-person work, with many companies requiring employees to return to the office at least a few days a week, sparking negotiations and debates over the future of remote work.

9/3/2023

You're more productive in the office, say elite CEOs. Data seems to back them up.

CEOs are bringing remote employees back to the office most days, citing decreased productivity and difficulties with collaboration and communication as reasons for the shift, although experts argue for a flexible, hybrid approach to work.

9/4/2023

Return to work mandates are ridiculous, unnecessary and, in some instances, even cruel

Return-to-office mandates are not about productivity or better meetings but rather about companies wanting to become the center of employees' lives, even if the data on the impact of office work versus remote work is inconclusive.

9/14/2023

Bloomberg Claims Remote Workers Spend Workdays Golfing, But Data Shows Productivity Unaffected

Remote workers are using golf as a way to break up their day and recharge, leading to a golfing boom during work hours, although this hasn't directly caused a drop in productivity, according to a Stanford University research paper. However, media titan Michael Bloomberg argues that remote work depletes organizational outlook and creates proximity bias.

9/15/2023

Benioff's Stance on Remote Work Flip-Flops as Salesforce Calls Employees Back to the Office

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff believes in the benefits of remote work, despite requiring most of his employees to come into the office three days per week, emphasizing the need for a mix of in-person and remote work for different roles.

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Posted 8/28/2023, 12:13:04 PM