Remote working versus working in an office

Over the last decade, remote working has become more and more popular.

• In 2003, 19.6 percent of people were considered remote workers.
• In 2015, the number has climbed to 24.1 percent.
• A 2019 study of over 1200 full-time workers showed that 62 percent of people were remote workers.
• With the pandemic in 2020, even more people are forced to telecommute, and working from home became the norm.

According to many outlets, remote work is here to stay.

While there are many benefits to working from home, we need to be aware of a few things.

• Remote workers may be working on average 3.13 more hours at home than at work. Over time, it can become detrimental to your mental health and your productivity.
• You're eating and exercise habits may become worse while you're working from home. Fifty percent of respondents to the Bluejeans survey say they have not been able to exercise regularly.
• Distractions can cut your productivity. The most commonly reported distractions that remote workers face are taking care of kids (27.6 percent), scrolling through social media (26.5 percent), checking on the news (26.1 percent), and getting distracted by streaming services (9.7 percent).