Just after WW2, there was a rise in corporate headquarters and larger office spaces and cubicles. During this time, the 8-hour workday was established.
Then came the advancements in computers and technology that lead to remote workers of today. The internet and public WiFi allowed employees to do everything they would in their cubicle, but outside the office. They can also work all hours of the day.

From factories  to cubicles to WiFi

Before the Industrial revolution, everyone worked out of their home and sold their goods from there. With the Industrial Revolution came the need for automation and factories, and employees had to commute to a factory to complete their work.

Early times

48% of companies are currently using freelancers. Many are seeing positive results. Remote workers are more productive and accomplish more in less time.
With a growing suite of tools, remote work life is better for both employees and employers.

The future of remote work

4.3 million people currently work from home in the United States at least half of the time, and this figure has grown by 150% in the last 13 years.  Remote workers tend to have higher engagement rates and higher productivity levels. Once they switch to remote work, they rarely want to become office bound again.

Remote work is common

<ul><li>Team collaboration tools combine the virtual office and water cooler, as the team can touch base with other employees working across the globe.</li><li>Project management tools create a digital to-do list that keeps everyone on the team in the know.</li><li>Virtual conference calls ensure "face-to-face" collaborations.</li></ul>

Technology connects workers and employees

Remote work isn't new; it's just growing in popularity thanks to technology and the exposure to hashtags like #DigitalNomad and #WorkFromAnywhere on social media. Remote workers weren't born overnight when the internet was first created in the 1980s. Working remotely was the norm long before downtown offices and commuting even existed.

Early times

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