The pandemic caused a shift in the workplace and the economy like never before. Companies had to quickly adapt to online business affairs and work to create productive environments out of the office. The pandemic has left long-lasting effects on our workforce, like the adjustment of remote work.
Virtual workplaces provide employees with freedoms that they may not have had in the past. Whether you work from your favorite cafe or take a long weekend working from your coastal home, work-life balance has become more flexible with remote work.
If you are looking for ways to incorporate a remote or hybrid work model into your business, look no further! Here are some helpful tips on adjusting to remote work and successful companies that have taken remote work head-on.
Benefits of remote work
While companies have been hesitant to make the switch to remote work due to fears of employee distraction and lowered productivity, this has proven to be untrue. Research shows that 90% of employees are at the same or higher productivity levels when working remotely.
In other words, a stressful work environment and the pressures of hovering managers do not help employees to focus on their work. Employees remain engaged during remote Zoom meetings and everyday responsibilities. Other benefits include reduced overhead costs, and even fewer emissions released into the atmosphere from fewer employees commuting to the office.
4 High-achieving companies embracing remote work
When it comes to remote work, these four companies have not only impressed us with their adaptability but have also each created a satisfying environment for their employees.
- Adobe
- FlexJobs
- GitLab
- InVision
For more information on how to incorporate remote work into your business, visit the infographic at Smith.ai.
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