The Future of Remote Work in 2023

Written by SHAMLI SETH June 7, 2023

The Shift to Remote Work

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Remote workers were found to be 47% more productive than office workers.

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Productivity in Remote Work

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34% of office workers said that interruptions from colleagues affected their productivity, compared to only 16% of remote workers.

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The Benefits of Remote Work

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28% of office workers said that their daily commute negatively impacted performance

The Future of Remote Work

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25% of office workers reported office politics distracted their workflow, compared to just 15% of remote workers.

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Millennials and Remote Work

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Preparing for Remote Work

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Remote Work is Here to Stay

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The Takeaway

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Eco-friendly products for a sustainable home

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The Future of Remote Work in 2023

The Shift to Remote Work

Tip 1

Remote workers were found to be 47% more productive than office workers.

Productivity in Remote Work

Tip 2

34% of office workers said that interruptions from colleagues affected their productivity, compared to only 16% of remote workers.

The Benefits of Remote Work

Tip 3

28% of office workers said that their daily commute negatively impacted performance

The Future of Remote Work

Tip 4

25% of office workers reported office politics distracted their workflow, compared to just 15% of remote workers.

Millennials and Remote Work

Tip 5

Preparing for Remote Work

Tip 6

Remote Work is Here to Stay

Tip 7

The Takeaway

Tip 8

Eco-friendly products for a sustainable home

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