The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees to adapt to a new way of working, with recent research showing that a significant number of workers are now working remotely. According to the study, 57% of employees are currently working from home, a stark contrast to the mere 3% who were doing so before the pandemic.
Remote work has quickly become a popular option for many employees, with 73% expressing a desire to continue working remotely at least some of the time. However, the research also shed light on the challenges that come with remote work, as 61% of employees admitted to struggling to stay motivated while working from home.
Despite these challenges, the majority of workers have found remote work to be a positive experience, with 80% stating that they have been able to maintain or even increase their productivity while working remotely. Employers have also noticed the benefits of remote work, with 77% of companies reporting an increase in productivity among remote workers.
With both employees and employers reaping the benefits of remote work, it is likely that this trend will continue even after the pandemic comes to an end. As the world continues to navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19, remote work is proving to be a viable and successful option for many businesses and their employees.
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