Majority of US employees believe that remote work is a necessity
Around 79% of employees in the United States (US) believe that a remote work arrangement is necessary for today’s workforce.
In a survey conducted by the employment website CareerBuilder, 69% of respondents feel positive about remote work, and 61% affirm that they work better remotely than in the office.
When evaluating job opportunities, 77% of employed job seekers place at least some importance on remote work options.
With 21% saying it’s essential when determining if a role is right for them. Most employed adults prioritize remote work over other incentives, including the potential for advancement, 34%; job security, 33%; and a better company culture fit, 24%.
CareerBuilder CEO Susan Arthur said, “This data shows that job seekers and employees are seeing the value in a changing work environment, and this type of flexibility has become a priority in the scope of their current and future careers,”
“We are also seeing these sentiments translate directly on our site — employers who include a work-from-home or remote option are currently attracting seven times more applicants.”
In addition, 67% would like to work remotely at least three days per week, and 28% would prefer to work remotely at a full-time capacity. And 38% of employees and 51% of millennials say they would quit if they couldn’t work remotely.
