Main benefits when working remotely post-COVID-19 in the U.S. 2021

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Ahmed Sherif,
Jul 7, 2023
The most important benefit of working remotely in the U.S. post-COVID-19 in 2021 was that people could be with their family. At the same time, for 79 percent of respondents, being allowed to work from home meant that their employer cared more about them.

Most important benefits when working remotely post-COVID-19 in the United States in 2021

CharacteristicShare of respondents
Better able to support + be present with family 86%
Happier 84%
Better able to manage work-life conflict 83%
Better for their mental health 82%
Less stressed 79%
Feel more trusted 79%
Feel like their employer cares 79%
More likely to recommend their company 78%
Less likely to leave their employer 75%
More inclined to choose one job over another 72%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents86%86%84%84%83%83%82%82%79%79%79%79%79%79%78%78%75%75%72%72%Better able to support + be present with familyHappierBetter able to manage work-life conflictBetter for their mental healthLess stressedFeel more trustedFeel like their employer caresMore likely to recommend their companyLess likely to leave their employerMore inclined to choose one job over another
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Release date

November 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

September 2021

Number of respondents

2,050 respondents

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Full-time employees

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