Remote work remains a luxury for many. Only 6.5% of workers in August teleworked specifically due to the pandemic, according to the latest jobs report.
Nearly 90% of workers who work remotely or hybrid work — spending some time at home and at the office — say there is a lack of connection with other members of their team. Some 72% of workers who were surveyed said that they’re missing downtime with their co-workers, and aren’t able to socialize enough when they’re remote.Nearly 90% of workers who work remotely or hybrid work — spending some time at home and at the office — say there is a lack of connection with other members of their team.
Remote work cuts down on grueling commutes and helps parents juggle work/life responsibilities, but some are feeling the burn. “So many people reported feeling lonely, disengaged and detached from their co-workers and their company,” Camplejohn said. “We’re at a critical turning point now where leaders need to make connection a priority.”
Still, other research points to a positive impact of remote work — being able to work in your own environment, and popping out to your local cafe for lunch with family, friends or neighbors during your work day. Tracking Happiness, a company that measures how content people say they are, found people’s happiness increased 20% due to remote work.
Another important strategy: Be open and transparent about people’s mental-health challenges, and ensure executives and employees that there is company support to take time off for counseling, or even to rest and recharge. A recent study by the World Health Organization concluded that mental-health issues cost the global economy $1 trillion annually due to lost productivity.
Some companies have gone fully remote. Airbnb ABNB launched a “live and work anywhere” program for its employees. With more cities instituting strict rules around short-term stays, the company clearly has a vested interest in leading by example and having its employees work from home. Shopify SHOP , Slack and Coinbase COIN have similar policies.
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