{"id":15797,"date":"2021-02-08T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=15797"},"modified":"2023-01-16T18:05:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T18:05:50","slug":"the-top-25-remote-work-statistics-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-top-25-remote-work-statistics-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &#038; What This Means for Hybrid Working"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of remote workers, otherwise known as telecommuters, is on the rise<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People have become accustomed to a new lifestyle, one where they can work on their own terms, from wherever they choose.\u00a0 This new way of working has left employers scrambling to catch up, investing in new tools and software to allow employees to work remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is this drastic increase in remote working here to stay, or will people gradually return to the office? Perhaps we\u2019ll see more of a blend between the two, otherwise known as hybrid working. We delve into remote work statistics to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re curious about what impact remote working has had on businesses and employees, read on for the top 2020 remote work statistics and what this means for hybrid working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Overview of 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the pandemic, 2020 has forced many people to remotely. And with that, it has unveiled a desire for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/flexible-working-delivers-productivity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flexible working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> life moving forward. In fact, 92% of people expect to be able to work from home at least once a week after the pandemic subsides<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15812\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-242\" width=\"1193\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2.png 1193w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2-300x201.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2-640x430.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2-768x516.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1193px) 100vw, 1193px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what some other statistics tell us about 2020:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of April 2020, 67 per cent of organisations reported an increase in spending on web conferencing software.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home is consistently the number one primary work location for remote workers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the coronavirus pandemic, if people were unable to continue working remotely, 66% said they would stay but be less happy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before the events of this year, companies were beginning to let employees work more flexibly. Whether you\u2019re working part-time or full-time, working from home some days of the week has become the new normal for many. This is usually made easier if you\u2019ve got a home office. Although remote work offers great flexibility to work wherever you want to, most people still choose to work from home, though where that home may vary dramatically. Having a dedicated space can be beneficial for productivity and offer fewer distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-1536x1536 wp-image-16411\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman working from home sitting on a sofa working on a laptop wearing a headset\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/woman-working-from-home-sitting-on-a-sofa-working-on-a-laptop-wearing-a-headset-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps in the coming years, this will change as people become more confident with this new working way of life. Coffee shops and co-working spaces are likely to experience an influx of visitors as more people decide to switch to remote working. But in 2020, remote work was all about working from wherever you can, which was usually the kitchen table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is a huge part of this remote work shift. Without astounding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/technology-in-the-workplace-exposure-and-expectations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developments in technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the past decade, people wouldn\u2019t be able to work remotely the way they do today. Given the year that 2020 has been, this would have had an even more detrimental impact on many businesses. Now, at the touch of a button, you can connect with your team from a home office with cloud-based calling software like RingCentral.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key remote work statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some key remote working statistics from 2020 before investigating what this means for hybrid working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remote work growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>1.<b> Regular work-at-home has increased by 173% since 2005. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Global Workplace Analytics)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to amazing advances in technology, more people than ever can work from home. With video conferencing and audio calling software like RingCentral, remote communication has never been easier. It\u2019s easy to see why employees working from home regularly have increased by 173% since 2005, as anyone can fulfil their work duties effectively from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>2.<b> 88% of organisations have encouraged or required employees to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gartner)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This survey of 800 global HR executives revealed that many businesses had asked employees to work from home, whether they show any covid symptoms. What\u2019s more, 97% have cancelled work-related travel, leaving meetings to be conducted virtually. This is an increase of more than 80% since March.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>3.<b> If they could, 98% of people would choose to work remotely, at least part-time, for the rest of their careers. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Buffer)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This statistic demonstrates the growing demand for flexible working. Employers have started to become more open to employees working from home, at least for some part of their career. Besides, 97% of respondents said they\u2019d recommend remote working to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15804\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-286\" width=\"1664\" height=\"1178\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2.png 1664w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2-300x212.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2-640x453.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2-768x544.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-13-2-1536x1087.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1664px) 100vw, 1664px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. <b>52% of global employees work remotely once a week.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Owl Labs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, more people work remotely at least once a week than those who don\u2019t at all. What\u2019s more, 68% do so at least once per month. This may be once over the weekend, or during a day during the working week. Either way, this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-telecommuting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">telecommuting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trend looks set to continue as the popularity of hybrid working grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Job opportunities and job retention<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>5.<b> 41% of people would be likely to resign if they were forced to return to the office against their will after working remotely.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Owl Labs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This remote work statistic shows that people have become used to working from home, and once they get a taste for it, they aren\u2019t always so willing to return to the office. So much so, that they are prepared to resign from their job if it means they can\u2019t continue working from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>6.<b> 54 per cent of office workers would leave their job if they could have one with more flexibility.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gallup)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business owners need to be aware of this remote work statistic because it could ultimately impact employee retention. Offering remote work opportunities may help keep employees in their job and prevent them from looking at other <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/work-from-home-jobs\/\">jobs<\/a> that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer remote work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>7.<b> U.S. companies that allow remote working has a 25% lower employee turnover rate. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Owl Labs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we\u2019ll come to see, employees can be happier and more productive when working remotely. So, it makes sense that they\u2019re likely to stay with their employer when they&#8217;re given this opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>8.<b> 1 in 2 people don\u2019t want to return to jobs if they don\u2019t offer remote work. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Owl Labs)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owl Labs study found that 1 in 2 people surveyed are unwilling to return to jobs if they don\u2019t offer some remote work flexibility. This could mean employers are potentially losing valuable employees simply because they don\u2019t offer remote working options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15814\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-people-wont-return.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-316\" width=\"1293\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-people-wont-return.png 1293w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-people-wont-return-300x126.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-people-wont-return-640x268.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-people-wont-return-768x322.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1293px) 100vw, 1293px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Employee communication and engagement<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>9.<b> 32% of organisations have introduced new tools for virtual meetings. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Gartner)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the move to remote work, many businesses have found themselves conducting meetings and conferences virtually. Using software like RingCentral can help transition from office to home, thanks to its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/team-messaging-etiquette-5-tips\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team messaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and video conferencing tools. This helps to keep communication within the team-high, even though they\u2019re working apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>10.<b> More than 75% of people said they feel more trusted at work while working remotely. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Owl Labs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers aren\u2019t being watched as closely when they\u2019re working remotely, so managers can\u2019t always keep a close eye on what employees are up to. As we can see from this remote work statistic, it appears that this makes many people feel more trusted by their employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>11. <b>People are using video meetings 50% more than before the pandemic.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Owl Labs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video meeting usage has increased by half since before the coronavirus pandemic. This may mean that many businesses have had to invest in additional software to keep up with this new working way. RingCentral is a popular choice for many businesses for video meetings. It allows you to video call in HD and has up to 100 participants in the meeting with you, making it a great choice for small and larger businesses. Not only this, but it also has many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">app integrations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the transition to working from home a little smoother, including Gmail and Salesforce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15815\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-1.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-261\" width=\"1399\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-1.png 1399w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-1-300x93.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-1-640x198.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-1-768x238.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1399px) 100vw, 1399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Employee productivity and WFH benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>12.<b> 32% of people said the biggest benefit of working remotely had a flexible schedule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (Buffer)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are always going to be challenged with remote work, but for the most part, employees enjoy a range of benefits. A further 26% of people said they liked the flexibility of working from anywhere, and 21% of people said they liked not having to commute. Many employees are pleased with their improved work\/life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>13. <b>57% of remote workers think they are more productive when they work from home. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Indeed)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If more than half of the people surveyed said that they feel more productive when working from home, employers might want to consider letting more people work from home to increase their productivity. However, this may differ from person to person. Having the option is great for those who feel more productive at home and beneficial to those who want to stay in the office. This may create a hybrid workforce, with some members of the team working remotely and others in-office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15801\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-10-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-43\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-10-2.png 1050w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-10-2-300x200.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-10-2-640x427.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-10-2-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@magnetme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>14.<b> An Airtasker survey found that 37% of remote workers stay productive by taking breaks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Airtasker)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, staying motivated while at home can be difficult. Taking regular breaks can help with this, and also reduce time staring at a screen. Employers should encourage employees to take breaks more often to be more productive once they return to their desks. Flexible hours may be beneficial here, allowing staff to work when suits them, rather than the standard 9 to 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Remote work for the environment<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>15. <b>Xerox calculated that it saved 92 million miles of driving by allowing its remote workers to avoid commuting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Gallup)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon emissions from their employees alone were reduced by almost 41,00 metric tons. If more companies encouraged remote working, there would be less cause to commute each day &#8211; this could potentially have a beneficial impact on the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>16.<b> A part-time telecommuter saves the equivalent of 11 workdays per year in time they would have otherwise spent commuting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Global Workplace Analytics)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also revealed that extreme commuters save more than three times that amount. Not only does this benefit employee, but it also benefits companies who may contribute to travel costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15798\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7.jpg\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-17\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7.jpg 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7-300x225.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7-640x480.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7-768x576.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@dnevozhai\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Challenges of remote work<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>17. <b>29% of US employees said they miss the visibility of being in the office and training and career progression opportunities.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Owl Lab)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people miss being around their colleagues, work perks, and having that daily contact and bonding time. This statistic also shows that they fear they may miss out on career progression opportunities because they\u2019re not in the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>18.<b> 20% of people cite collaboration and communication as one of the biggest struggles of working remotely.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Buffer)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all teams are prepared to work remotely straight away, and some struggles can arise as team members adjust to their new flexible working schedules. When communication and collaboration are an issue, it\u2019s a good idea to invest in tools that help bring the team together, such as a video or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/solutions\/office\/call.html\">audio call<\/a> and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> team messaging. WFH can take some time to get used to, but it can make communication easier when you\u2019ve got the right software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15810\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-155\" width=\"1664\" height=\"1178\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4.png 1664w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4-300x212.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4-640x453.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4-768x544.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-4-1536x1087.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1664px) 100vw, 1664px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>19.<b> 18% of people said they find it hard to unplug.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Buffer)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you step into an office environment, you know you\u2019re in a place of work. When the two merge, it can be difficult, especially if you haven\u2019t got the use of a home office. Therefore, it\u2019s no surprise that some people find it hard to unwind and unplug when the working day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplugging can be made easier if employees differentiate their home from their working space. Many people like to hot desk and rent a space in a co-working environment. This gives them the benefit of remote working while also allowing them time away from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>20.<b> Less than 50% of remote employees say they receive proper internet security training.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Business Wire)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An alarming remote working statistic from Business Wire has revealed that less than half of remote workers have received proper internet security training despite handling confidential business data. Managers should ensure that employees are equipped with security knowledge and training to protect valuable company information. This is especially vital for remote workers, as they\u2019re often using their own network and devices, not the businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>21.<b> 20% of people say loneliness is their biggest struggle when working remotely. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Buffer)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your work line involves a lot of teamwork, it can be lonely being away from the office. This can particularly be the case if you live alone. Going into work provides human contact, which many people may miss. Co-working spaces can provide a social environment with other people in a similar situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15809\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-5.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-301\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-5.png 1050w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-5-300x200.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-5-640x427.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-5-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@magnetme\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future of remote working<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>22. <b>By 2022, the Global Mobile Workforce will be 1.87 billion people accounting for 42.5% of the total global workforce.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Strategy Analytics)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s predicted that working remotely will become more popular in the coming years. This is largely due to more people working remotely in 2020 than we could have predicted (many of whom enjoy working remotely), and advances in technology that allow teams to work together even though they\u2019re apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>23.<b> 74% of companies plan to shift some of their employees to remote working permanently. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Gartner)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The companies surveyed revealed that they want to move at least 5% of their workforce to permanently remote positions after this year. This demonstrates that some businesses are prepared to allow employees to work more flexibly in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15807\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-6.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-363\" width=\"744\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-6.png 744w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-6-300x125.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-6-640x268.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-04-03-gartner-cfo-surey-reveals-74-percent-of-organizations-to-shift-some-employees-to-remote-work-permanently2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>24.<b> 73% of teams will have remote workers by 2028.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Upwork)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This statistic is based on a study of 1,000 hiring managers. 73% of departments will have remote workers, so most communication will likely be online via team messaging and video conferences to keep teams collaborating and informed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>25.<b> 25-30% of the workforce will be working remotely from home by the end of 2021.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Global Workplace Analytics)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The increased demand in flexible working has been building for years, but in 2020 it came to a head. Now, more than ever, people expect flexible working options. Based on this statistic, it&#8217;s fair to say that some people will remain remote working into 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Emerging remote work trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the future of remote working statistics, there\u2019s clearly a trend toward more people working remotely in the future. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean working from home, merely away from the office. All you need is a good <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-broadband-for-your-home-office\/\">WiFi<\/a> connection, a laptop, and the right software to work from anywhere in the world. Here\u2019s a look at some emerging remote work trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Co-working spaces for remote work<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all employees find remote working easy. Some simply can\u2019t concentrate with the distractions of being at home. Because of this, a key emerging trend is an increase in co-working spaces with fewer distractions. The graph below shows the number of coworking spaces worldwide, and predictions for rising soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15805\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-248\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1250\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1.png 1999w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1-300x188.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1-640x400.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1-768x480.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-14-1-1536x960.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coworkingresources.org\/blog\/key-figures-coworking-growth\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-working spaces aren\u2019t just for the self-employed and freelancers. Many office workers prefer heading to a co-working space nearer to their home than commuting to the office each day. This gives them work options, and the freedom to work remotely on their own schedule. It can also reduce their carbon footprint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some startup businesses, open workspaces or hot-desking may be the only option available to them as they try to grow their business. Renting an entire office may not make good financial sense for a new business, whilst renting a single room or a few desks does.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Workforce planning is increasingly important.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study by Upwork<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that young Gen Z and Millennial managers are shaping the future of work, and 69% of them have team members who are allowed to work remotely. They can stay in touch by using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/work-from-home.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communication software like RingCentral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hosting frequent meetings to keep up-to-date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that Gen Z and Millennial managers will be director-level or higher, they\u2019re going to have a major impact on remote work. The same Upwork survey also revealed the importance of workforce planning, with 52% of them saying they rank workforce planning as a top priority for their department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15800\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-127\" width=\"650\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2.png 650w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2-290x300.png 290w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2-640x663.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2-40x40.png 40w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-9-2-24x24.png 24w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Strategic-workforce-planning_fig1_309134471\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workforce planning is an analysis of the current work environment. This involves establishing the workforce&#8217;s needs and any measures that can be put in place to improve the workday for employees. Businesses can then implement changes such as more hybrid working or flexible working hours, to suit their workers&#8217; needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is a balancing act here. Employers need to ensure the team&#8217;s right members are working together at the right time and the right cost. Careful planning and consideration are needed herein to help a business achieve its goals and mission statement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s clear that the way the world works is changing, and emerging Gen Z leaders are at the forefront of this change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>People want a better work\/life balance.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before 2020, some people may never have been allowed to work from home. Now that they have, it appears that many people believe remote work can improve their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/help-contact-centre-employees-achieve-work-life-balance-when-working-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work\/life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A perhaps unsurprising hybrid working statistic is that 72% of people said they want to continue working from home because they get to spend more time with their family and have a better work\/life balance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15816\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-254\" width=\"1117\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-2.png 1117w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-2-300x173.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-2-640x369.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-2020-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working-2-768x443.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image source<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">74% of people also stated that working remotely reduced their stress. Again, this demonstrates that working remotely can be a great thing for an employee\u2019s wellbeing. If employees are happier and less stressed from being at home, they\u2019ll likely want to keep it that way. Businesses will need to make changes to their flexible working opportunities if they want employees to have a better work\/life balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What hybrid working looks like in 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hybrid working is a mixture of office-based work and remote working. Employers allow their staff to have more flexible working schedules, choosing to come into the office when it suits them. This has created hybrid workforces, as some people decide to stay at home, and others prefer to head into the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on these statistics, it seems as though hybrid working will continue to increase as we move into 2021.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, an increasing number of industries are introducing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/blog\/10-incredible-things-the-remote-work-revolution-has-taught-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> policies as well. According to a study by Gallup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, finance, insurance, and real estate industries experienced the biggest surge in remote work. They were closely followed by transportation, manufacturing, and retail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This goes to show that some industries have embraced remote work, even the unlikely ones. For example, real estate agents are usually out of the office for most of the day, as they meet with clients and view homes. Using video and audio calling software means they\u2019re able to stay in touch with the office, while on-the-go &#8211; RingCentral\u2019s work with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/whyringcentral\/casestudies\/platinum_estates.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum Estates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great example of this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15808\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-129\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4.png 720w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-300x300.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-640x640.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-150x150.png 150w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-100x100.png 100w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-250x250.png 250w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-40x40.png 40w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-24x24.png 24w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-48x48.png 48w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-1-4-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>New communication tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the pain points of remote work is a loss in communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Given that some teams may never all be in the office simultaneously during the week, it\u2019s clear to see why this is a struggle for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that businesses will need to invest in reliable communication tools to keep the team connected, no matter the state of their remote work situation where they are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15803\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-12-2.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-6\" width=\"1116\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-12-2.png 1116w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-12-2-279x300.png 279w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-12-2-640x688.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-12-2-768x826.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1116px) 100vw, 1116px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools like RingCentral were designed for bringing remote teams together. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/product-overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all-in-one business communications solution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features video and audio calling, as well as a range of other features, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team messaging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mobile app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise-grade security<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App integrations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An analytics portal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A platform like RingCentral makes the transition from working in the office to remote working seamless. You can even integrate your usual project planning tools and email accounts with the software, so you\u2019ve got everything you need in one place. This is what the future of remote work looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wrapping up: Remote working statistics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work is going to be part of the future. Although some people may not feel as ready for it as others, given time and effective training, sceptical employees may warm to the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s time to embrace hybrid working as the needs of employees shift. Business owners should be open-minded. Employees who want to stay in the office part-time should be given that flexibility, as already offered by some employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15802\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-11-1.png\" alt=\"The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &amp; What This Means for Hybrid Working-66\" width=\"1050\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-11-1.png 1050w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-11-1-300x200.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-11-1-640x427.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/top-25-remote-work-statistics-11-1-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be prepared, businesses need to start investing in software to help their team stay productive when they\u2019re working away from each other. And as we\u2019ve seen, many businesses have already begun using video calling tools. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/online-meetings\/overview.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help teams to collaborate and keep up-to-date across departments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, those businesses that are among the first to adopt this new working way of life will reap the benefits. It\u2019s time to re-think the way you work. And, if you\u2019re a manager, prioritising workforce planning is the next step. Evaluate the current strategies you have in place, and see how you can adapt them to meet the demand for remote work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sources<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-03-19-gartner-hr-survey-reveals-88--of-organizations-have-e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-03-19-gartner-hr-survey-reveals-88&#8211;of-organizations-have-e<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work-uk\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work-uk\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-03-19-gartner-hr-survey-reveals-88--of-organizations-have-e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-03-19-gartner-hr-survey-reveals-88&#8211;of-organizations-have-e<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/lead\/remote-work-survey\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/lead\/remote-work-survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-working-from-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-working-from-home\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20200122005406\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20200122005406\/en\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategyanalytics.com\/strategy-analytics\/news\/strategy-analytics-press-releases\/2016\/11\/09\/the-global-mobile-workforce-is-set-to-increase-to-1.87-billion-people-in-2022-accounting-for-42.5-of-the-global-workforce\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.strategyanalytics.com\/strategy-analytics\/news\/strategy-analytics-press-releases\/2016\/11\/09\/the-global-mobile-workforce-is-set-to-increase-to-1.87-billion-people-in-2022-accounting-for-42.5-of-the-global-workforce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-04-03-gartner-cfo-surey-reveals-74-percent-of-organizations-to-shift-some-employees-to-remote-work-permanently2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/2020-04-03-gartner-cfo-surey-reveals-74-percent-of-organizations-to-shift-some-employees-to-remote-work-permanently2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/press\/releases\/third-annual-future-workforce-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/press\/releases\/third-annual-future-workforce-report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/work-at-home-after-covid-19-our-forecast#:~:text=Our%20best%20estimate%20is%20that%2025%2D30%25%20of%20the%20workforce,by%20the%20end%20of%202021.&amp;text=The%20demand%20for%20flexibility%20in,least%20some%20of%20the%20time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/work-at-home-after-covid-19-our-forecast#:~:text=Our%20best%20estimate%20is%20that%2025%2D30%25%20of%20the%20workforce,by%20the%20end%20of%202021.&amp;text=The%20demand%20for%20flexibility%20in,least%20some%20of%20the%20time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footnotes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1111396\/benefits-of-working-remote-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1111396\/benefits-of-working-remote-2020\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/press\/releases\/third-annual-future-workforce-report\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.upwork.com\/press\/releases\/third-annual-future-workforce-report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.owllabs.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2020<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/workplace\/283985\/working-remotely-effective-gallup-research-says-yes.aspx<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/lp.buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work-2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of remote workers, otherwise known as telecommuters, is on the rise.\u00a0 People have become accustomed to a new lifestyle, one where they can work on their own terms, &hellip; <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-top-25-remote-work-statistics-what-this-means-for-hybrid-working\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;The Top 25 Remote Work Statistics &#038; What This Means for Hybrid 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