3 things that might surprise you about telework
Published September 4, 2013 1:23 PM
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Updated September 4, 2013 1:51 PM
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But not everyone feels the same about telecommuting. Kona, the social collaboration platform from Deltek, released a survey this summer on the public sentiment surrounding work-from-home options. Much of the data is to be expected (spoiler: People like it), but some of the details may just surprise you.
Younger workers not as sold on telework
An unsurprising 70% of those surveyed said they would rather telework than work from the office. What might be less expected is that the number drops to 66% for respondents aged 18 to 24. Its the 35- to 44-year-olds who truly crave flex work (81%). Part of that might be that they are dealing with children at home: 70% of parents would rather work from home.
Remote work spurs envy
Kona reports that 57% of employees say that working remotely leads to jealousy. Sixty-five percent of workers older than 65 say telework leads to envy, and the problem is not limited to entry- or mid-level positions: 75% of those who earn more than $100,000 per year are jealous of co-workers who telecommute, as well as 60% of parents.
Most aren't maximizing their telework advantage
Despite advances in social platforms and apps, many workers and managers arent taking advantage of technologies that can make working remotely more productive and collaborative, Kona says. Sixty-four percent of respondents think email is still a fine way to communicate within a remote group, and 22% try to keep track of everything in their minds. Innovation combined with the right leadership, processes and people allow businesses to be more adaptable to the needs of their teams, spurring a more productive environment whether thats a traditional, virtual or hybrid work setting, says Scott DeFusco, Delteks vice president of product strategy and management for Kona.
