"Remote-first workplaces are not only sustainable, but also highly productive, according to a new survey. Commissioned by Akamai Technologies in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), Leading from Anywhere: Driving Results in the Age of Distributed Work reveals that 83% of remote-friendly companies self-report high or very high productivity, with 62% citing high productivity and 21% reporting it as very high."
"Notably, 62% of these companies do not use surveillance tools like VPN usage logs or keystroke tracking, signaling a strong culture of mutual trust. We want our employees to work where they get their best work done. Flexible work is a proven way to empower employees, said Anthony Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Akamai. When executed successfully, remote work strategies have bountiful benefits: Employees experience greater work-life balance, while employers can attract and retain top talent."
"Additional key findings of the study include: Remote work is now the norm: 52% of responding companies reported remote-first as their default mode of work, with most making the shift since the pandemic. Only 7% indicated plans to revert in the future. Talent is the top driver: 72% cited access to a wider talent pool as their main reason for adopting remote-first models, followed by work-life balance (62%) and retention (31%)."
Eighty-three percent of remote-friendly companies report high or very high productivity, with 62% reporting high productivity and 21% very high. Sixty-two percent of companies do not use surveillance tools such as VPN usage logs or keystroke tracking, indicating mutual trust. Remote-first is the default for 52% of responding companies, and only 7% plan to revert. Seventy-two percent cite access to a wider talent pool as the primary driver, followed by work-life balance (62%) and retention (31%). Mental health benefits (79%), flexible hours (72%), home office reimbursements, and periodic in-person gatherings support culture and connection.
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