As the world continues to combat the pandemic, remote work has become an increasingly attractive option for many. Silicon Valley mainstays like Facebook and Twitter have already embraced it, while our survey of more than a thousand remote workers revealed emerging perceptions of working from home. 42% speculated that it might eventually replace office work, and 38% were concerned about returning to their offices.
The survey also found that 39% of respondents were more productive working remotely, with the lack of office distractions being a major factor. However, 60% found it difficult to maintain relationships with coworkers, suggesting that there may be a social aspect to office work that cannot be replicated online.
As businesses begin to reopen, it is likely that a combination of remote and in-person work will become the new normal. To ensure employee safety and efficiency, businesses will need to consider implementing new strategies for workspace options.
Strong Evidence That the Remote Workplace Is Here to Stay
Don't worry ... it's FREE!
Annual planning doesn’t have to be a budget exercise. Learn how marketing can influence strategy, align with finance, and use data to shape smarter investment decisions. Read more.
Are in-house marketing agencies (IHAs) trusted by their clients? Are clients satisfied with the creativity and strategic thinking of IHAs? To find out, researchers surveyed 281 in-house agency marketers and their internal corporate clients.
Winning approval for marketing strategy requires more than logic. Learn how relationships, narrative, and executive alignment help marketers secure buy-in and move initiatives forward. Read more.
Most employees say they use AI tools for work that aren't officially approved by their employer, but most also say their direct manager is aware of their use of the unapproved tools, according to recent research.
More than half of talent acquisition leaders say they plan to add autonomous AI agents to their teams in 2026, according to recent research.
Discover how AI is reshaping marketing roles, automating routine work, and inspiring new team models that emphasize adaptability and creativity in an AI-powered world. Read more.