Remote Work

What is Remote Work?

Unlike traditional work, remote work is a growing work style trend that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment. Based on the concept that work does not need to be done in only one specific place to be executed professionally and successfully.

Instead of commuting to an office each day the designated workplace, remote employees execute their projects and tasks wherever they please. Flexibility to design their day resulted in new, transformed workforce collected under the term gig economy.

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Should you switch to remote work?

Both workers and companies have a multitude of benefits from the remote work and gig economy ranging from increased productivity to happier, healthier workers.

Higher productivity. State and Work Productivity report shows that 65% of full-time employees believe that working remotely would increase their productivity. What is more interesting is that their bosses agree. The key benefit to remote work is the increased productivity that comes with work flexibility. Remote workers are more likely to go the extra mile for their project, unlike the in-office employees.

Better health and wellness. Working in the environment that they’re comfortable in and with no commute hustle, remote employees are notably less stressed and have higher morale than their in-office colleagues. Happier, healthier employees produce better work and feel more committed to their companies.

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