Utah (ABC4) – It has been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March of 2020. COVID-19 caused a record number of Americans to transition to remote work. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests workers should be allowed to work remotely if possible to limit the spread of the virus. As … [Read more...] about Utah based companies pros and cons of working from home
Remote Work
14 Remote Work Productivity Hacks
Remote work was on the rise for years well before COVID-19 pushed even more of us to home offices. In the past five years, remote work has grown by 44%, and that trend is only accelerating. Working remotely has brought up a lot of questions about what the future of employment will be. Companies now have to figure out new ways to structure employee benefits, maintain a sense of … [Read more...] about 14 Remote Work Productivity Hacks
The Economist: Moving and Working
The pandemic created upheaval in multiple areas of Americans’ lives last year, including where they live and how they work. The overall volume of moves was down last year due to the complexity created by the virus, but the patterns were both enlightening and harbingers of things to come. While the US population is always mobile in response to economic conditions and … [Read more...] about The Economist: Moving and Working
The cons of remote working
The increase in productivity overall was driven by employees (PwC calls them "superachievers") who thrived in the remote work environment, while productivity among other segments of the workforce decreased. It has become clear that remote working isn’t for everyone. Sometimes there are practical reasons: insufficient space for a home office, poor internet connections, demands … [Read more...] about The cons of remote working
Hybrid office models are the future of work
Employers are swapping cubicles and commutes for a more flexible, hybrid approach when it comes to returning to the office post-COVID. While 35% of workplaces do not currently have a firm reopening plan, 68% of employers want workers in the office at least three days per week, when it is safe to do so, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. However, only 22% … [Read more...] about Hybrid office models are the future of work