Risk & Business Magazine General Insurance Services - Fall 2020 | Page 28

REMOTE AND ON-SITE EMPLOYEES
Bridging The Gap Between
Remote And On-Site Employees
As we look into what the
workplace will look like
post-coronavirus, the
reality for many employers
may involve supporting a
geographically distant workforce. Some
employees may be returning to an onsite
work location while others will be
working remotely long term, or even
permanently.
Teams comprised of both remote and
on-site employees may not only be
the current reality but also the new
normal. The expansion of remote work
affects each organization uniquely, and
employers should consider what actions
may help bridge the gap between all
employees.
THE EXPANSION OF REMOTE WORK
Consulting firm PwC conducted a study
of current use and preferences for remote
work, surveying both executives and
employees impacted by their employers’
choices. In response to the COVID-19
pandemic, many employers expedited
their remote work practices—often,
within a matter of weeks. Results from
executives surveyed found the following:
• 73% deemed their COVID-19 remote
work adaption successful;
• 55% planned to extend their workfrom-home
policies for at least one
day a week; and
• the number of organizations that
engaged in remote work increased by
39% during the pandemic.
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