
Important Facts to Know About Remote Work
Although the idea of remote work is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened our embrace of these possibilities.
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CIO Applications Europe | Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Working remotely is becoming a practical alternative for both employers and employees. In the face of fast change, many industries still struggle to strike the right balance between employee priorities, business objectives, and technical capabilities.
FREMONT, CA: Although the idea of remote work is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened our embrace of these possibilities. As a result, the ability to work remotely has become a realistic option for both businesses and employees. Many sectors still struggle to strike the correct balance between employee priorities, corporate objectives, and technical capabilities in the face of rapid upheaval. The state of remote work as of 2022 and beyond is demonstrated by these data points. 97.6 per cent of those who work remotely said they would prefer to continue doing so for the remainder of their careers, at least occasionally. As the world departs from pre-pandemic work cultures, this hybrid work style is growing in popularity. When essential, hybrid work enables meaningful in-person collaboration between team members while ensuring remote flexibility for everyone.
The ability to have a flexible schedule, according to 32 per cent of remote employees, is the top perk of working from home, followed by the freedom to work from any location, which is preferred by 25 per cent of respondents. More employees want flexibility in their work settings and schedules. People are looking for a better work-life balance. Many people find that working remotely allows them to spend more time with their families, pursue hobbies, travel, or take care of other obligations. The Great Resignation was in part spurred by this need for freedom, as many shifted to freelancing. Additionally, remote workers save time by commuting for an additional 40 minutes each day, adding many extra hours per week to their free time for other pursuits.
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When comparing a company's profits to prior years, a nine-month Stanford University study of 16,000 employees revealed that working from home enhanced business productivity by 13 per cent. Prodoscore credited their remote workers with a 47 per cent increase in production mid-pandemic. Because there are fewer distractions and more freedom to design a work schedule that works for them, many employees, managers, and executives notice improvements in themselves and their peers.
Industry and job type influence the viability of remote work, but accessibility is also a key factor. Workers need a reliable internet connection, home office supplies, conference and collaboration gear, and a comfortable workspace. Many employers ask employees to provide their computers, printers, scanners, webcams, and subscriptions to software like Microsoft Office, although some businesses provide the necessities for remote workers. The majority of poll participants may have expressed a desire for remote employment, but whether it is financially feasible depends heavily on both individuals and businesses.
More than half 54 per cent of IT experts believe that remote workers are a bigger security risk than conventional employees. One concern is increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities across numerous personal or public networks, devices, and remote work locations. Many businesses offer security instructions and software to employees to safeguard their devices and data to allay this worry. Nevertheless, many industry experts think that increased security across home devices is a good improvement because the danger and requirement to uphold security standards are the same whether working remotely or in the office.
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