Research – Perspectives and Effects of Hybrid and Remote Work
Introduction to our collection of data and perceptions around
Hybrid and Remote work to help you make the right
decisions for your workforce.
April 28, 2021 • 1 Min Breakdown
The reason for this analysis is to understand the perception and effects of hybrid and remote work. Does this style of work improve employee experience? Are employees more likely to collaborate, communicate better, and be more creative? Should remote work be a permanent fixture for some teams or job roles, or should it end with the pandemic?
The best companies use data to help them make the correct decisions in how to lead their employees and improve employee experience. To help with this we have compiled research from different sources to help inform your decisions and guide any questions you might have for your staff.
Links to The Data
Look at the breakdown below to see the data and research covered in each section:
The Rise of Hybrid and Remote Work [7 Mins Read]
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- The transition to remote work.
- Workers recommend hybrid and remote work.
- Benefits of hybrid and remote work.
Effects of Hybrid and Remote Work on Culture [10 Mins Read]
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- The balance between collaborative and focus time.
- In-person collaboration is better for everyone.
- Hybrid results in productive and well-rounded employees.
- Leaders had more coaching opportunities than staff.
- Workers struggled to get awareness of other people’s work.
- Not being able to unplug is the biggest challenge with remote work.
Changing Attitudes to Physical Space [5 Mins Read]
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- Is the open office outdated?
- Senior leaders have more access to private spaces.
- Workers want more privacy to allow them to focus.
Our Data Sources
- Gensler Research Insights. Gensler has published research on the workplace for the last 15 years. The survey took place from July to August 2020 and finding released in 2021. We have looked at their research on the American, French, and Australian markets.
- Buffer State of Remote Work. Buffer has researched remote work in the US from 2018 to date. The 2021 State of Remote Work report was surveyed from October 14th, 2020, and January 4th, 2021.
- NordVPN Teams a newly launched product for organizations by NordVPN that published user internet use on its servers in February 2021. This report was first published on Bloomberg and then in other news outlets.
