The study found significant benefits from remote work: employees get extra time to sleep and exercise while avoiding the daily commute to the office, which improves their well-being.
Benefits of remote work
Saving travel time
According to research ONS (British Office of Statistics), employees who work remotely save at least an hour every day by not having to travel to the office.
Distribution of time saved
The results show that teleworkers use their free time effectively: on average, they get an extra 24 minutes of sleep and devote 15 minutes to physical activity. At the same time, they spend 10 minutes less on work tasks compared to office employees.
Work format statistics
In the UK, 13% of the working population have completely switched to a remote format. Hybrid working, combining a home office with a visit to the workplace, was chosen by 28% of employees, indicating the growing popularity of this approach.
Employer Motivation
The study found that concern for employee well-being is a key factor motivating companies to implement remote work capabilities.
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- ONS (Office for National Statistics) - UK Office of National Statistics, government agency responsible for collecting and publishing statistical information
- BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) - British Broadcasting Corporation, the largest television and radio broadcasting organization in the world
- Great Britain is a state off the northwest coast of continental Europe
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Isabella_Romano
I've been working remotely for 2 years now, and it's just great! 🌟 I really save a lot of time on the road. Previously, I spent 1.5 hours one way, but now this time is spent on yoga and a full breakfast. Productivity has increased significantly!
Pierre_Dubois
I agree with Isabella_Romano! I now have time for morning jogging. Plus savings on transport and lunch. Hybrid format is the ideal solution, 2-3 days in the office for meetings, the rest at home 🏃♂️
Hans_Weber
And our company has generally switched to a completely remote format. The office was rented out, the savings are decent. The main thing is to properly organize the work process and communication 💻
Viktor_Kowalski
It's all nonsense. At home there are only distractions, no discipline. You need to work in an office, as people have worked for centuries. And these remote remotes of yours are just a fashionable whim 🤨
Carmen_Garcia
Viktor_Kowalski, times are changing! I am a programmer, and remote work allowed me to move to the sea. I work more efficiently than before. It's about self-organization 🌊
Pierre_Dubois
Carmen_Garcia is right! The main thing is the result. Where you achieve it is of secondary importance. Our entire team is remote, and the numbers are only growing 📈
Olena_Kovalenko
Remote work saved our business during quarantine. Now employees have a choice - office or home. Everyone is happy, turnover has decreased. Win-win! 🎯
Isabella_Romano
Olena_Kovalenko, exactly! We also have a hybrid format. It's great that companies have finally started to think about employee comfort ✨ This really affects efficiency