Work has never been so comfortable. Gone are the days of long commutes, draining small talk with coworkers, and long hours away from loved ones. The rise of the work-from-home business structure means that people are able to complete their tasks all from the comfort of their own homes. Initially, companies were worried that people would be slacking while working from home. How else would they be supervised throughout the day? However, productivity has actually improved by 68% due to the lowered rates of employee absenteeism and turnover.
Both employers and employees seem to be enjoying this major shift in workforce dynamics. In fact, 98% of people have reported that they would actually enjoy working remotely at least one day a week. Some industries seem to be especially receptive to this trend- information technology, business and professional services, educational services, and wholesale trade to name a few. Future expansion into other industries and types of jobs is only inevitable as the forces shaping the market continue to shift into the virtual world.
