In-person work has reached a “new plateau” and remote work is likely to continue to play a significant role in the future, according to an economic expert.
According to a report by Gartner, a research and advisory firm, 47% of employees have been working remotely full-time, and 63% part-time, since the start of the pandemic.
A survey by Upwork, a freelance platform, found that 63% of companies have remote workers, and 53% of employees have been working remotely for at least half of the week.
“This shift has accelerated the adoption of remote work, and companies have learned to adapt to the new reality,” said Dan Schawbel, a bestselling author and expert on remote work. “What we’re seeing now is a new plateau, where in-person work is still important, but not the only way to get things done.”
Schawbel believes that remote work will continue to play a significant role in the future, citing factors such as reduced commuting time, increased productivity, and reduced absenteeism as benefits. He also notes that many companies are finding that they can attract and retain more top talent by offering remote work options.
However, Schawbel also warns that the shift to remote work is not without its challenges, and companies need to carefully consider issues such as communication, collaboration, and culture to ensure that remote workers feel connected and integrated with the rest of the team.
Overall, the rise of remote work is a permanent part of the future of work, and companies need to adapt to this new reality in order to stay competitive and successful.