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Businesses to miss out on top talent where remote work isn ’ t offered
New research from Citrix has confirmed that remote work is here to stay , with 82 % of all respondents agreeing that it will be more common post-pandemic . The study shows that remote and flexible work options are now key to attracting and retaining talent , with 55 % saying that businesses will miss out on top talent if they do not offer flexible work options , and 45 % saying that if they were to change jobs , they would only accept a role which offered flexible and remote work options . Over half ( 53 %) of all respondents go a step further and would like remote work policies to be regulated by the government .
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Remote work during pandemic has improved work and personal lives
Surprisingly , only 21 % of all respondents feel that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their working life and career , and 28 % even say it has had a positive impact , in terms of time management , flexibility and overall performance . In addition , 41 % believe their personal lives have been positively affected as the lack of a commute has given them a chance to spend more time with family ( 17 %), take on a hobby ( 12 %), or simply to get extra sleep ( 15 %). As a result , post-pandemic , half ( 52 %) of respondents favour a hybrid model where they can work from both the office and remotely , with just 14 % wanting to go back to an office every day .
Company culture must adapt to better support employees ’ emotional wellbeing
Despite the practical benefits experienced by many people as a result of remote work , 36 % of respondents
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