For more than two-thirds of employees, off-site work is common, states new research from Office Team. Within the next five years, 82% of managers polled think telework percentages will increase.
Twenty-two percent of those surveyed think that remote work will increase “greatly,” while 60% see the percentage increasing “somewhat” and 18% see the percentage staying constant. No respondents predict a decrease in telework numbers.
“Rising fuel prices are causing people to look for alternatives to lengthy commutes, and working from home or at locations closer to home
are attractive options,” said Dave Willmer, executive director of OfficeTeam. “Technology has also made it easier for employees to work
remotely when traveling for business.”
