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Trends for Remote Work in the Global Labor Market<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Working from home is definitely no stranger to much of society. Over the past year, of course, the increase in work from home has been driven by external conditions, which have forced tens of millions of people to move to it. But even before that, there was a greater tendency for people to choose to work remotely. It cannot be said that it is clearly better or worse; it has its pros and cons, which we will look at in more detail. Read more: <\/span><\/em><\/span>What to Do When Leading a Remotely Working Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Work from home in the eyes of an employee<\/span><\/h2>\n

A 2019 survey<\/a> by LinkedIn found that 82% of employees in the United States want to work from home at least once a week in a variety of fields, while about 57% want to spend at least 3 days a week at home. [1] Thus, it can be seen that even before the 2020 pandemic, more than half of workers in various sectors were ready to move remotely almost completely. This move to remote work could be explained by the huge number of shared offices and the growing number of companies with an interest in employing a large proportion of employees remotely to reduce office maintenance costs. Many employees consider this to be a great opportunity to start various activities in parallel with work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work from home in the eyes of the employer<\/span><\/h2>\n

In recent years, not only have many employees wanted to move from home to work, but many companies are also working to ensure that most employees can perform their duties in this format. At first glance, it may seem that the most significant benefits are for the employees, but in reality, the employer also has a considerable chance of benefiting from this situation. One of the biggest could be the opportunity to hire the best professionals in the world without worrying about different geographical locations. Read more: <\/span>Top Mistakes When Leading a Remotely Working Team.<\/a><\/p>\n

Businesses would also benefit, as it would no longer be necessary to provide such a large amount of workspace and offices, as most work would only take place remotely. It has been proven that working from home is much more efficient if the basic rules are followed, and there is sufficient motivation. That means that the company\u2019s development would move faster because all employees would work more productively.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hybrid working model or ~ 50\/50<\/span><\/h2>\n

We sketched this type of model at the beginning, and now let’s look at it in more detail. In the above survey, we found that around 60% of Canadian and Australian participants would be willing to switch to the 50\/50 model or even spend more time working remotely. In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, almost 40% of the population is expected to switch to a similar model. At the same time, employment expert Alicia Tung estimates that the 40\/60 model could develop rapidly in China within 10 years<\/a>. Similarly, in the United States, about 55% of workers<\/a> want to work part-time, remotely, and in person. [6] This model is so relevant because it would provide an orderly system, socialization, independence, flexibility, and adaptability. The hybrid system would allow face-to-face meetings to discuss progress and any other topical issues that would ensure the organization of the work of these already mentioned bodies. At the same time, such a working model provides ample choice. Choosing where to work and when to do your duties provides an aspect of freedom and independence, which could also be the main reason why a hybrid work style<\/a> might seem so attractive to a worker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pros of working from home<\/span><\/h2>\n