Attitudes on remote working in companies worldwide 2020-2021

In 2021, 80 percent of respondents from a global survey of employees working at least partially remotely would recommend the working arrangement to a friend. This is a decline of 10 percent compared to the previous year. In general, employees consider remote work the future of work, as they can accomplish their tasks working remotely and keep productivity up. Further, just over 60 percent of respondents stated that they would consider leaving their co-located company for a remote role.

Importance of tools and technology for positive remote work attitude

Half of employees worldwide indicated that they are thriving in a hybrid work environment. Notably, attitudes on telework are positive if employees are given the appropriate tools and technology to work remotely. These include digital collaboration and productivity management tools, as well as necessary hardware such as cameras and laptops.

Organizations invest in digital transformation

Organizations worldwide are taking note of the positive attitude towards hybrid work models and adjust their digital transformation efforts accordingly. This includes adopting more future of work (FoW) technologies that foster human-machine collaboration and support a digital workforce. These changes are needed to realize the potential for more remote work, which is highest in more advanced economies and for individuals working in occupations with digital output.