Remote Workers Say They Work More, Not Less
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Digital Vision/Thinkstock(SAN FRANSISCO) — People who work from home have got it made — or so a lot of us stuck in the office might think.
But according to a survey of 350 Internet users conducted by the San Francisco-based ConnectSolutions, working remotely isn’t necessarily an easy way to get away with doing less work.
Of the nearly four in ten people who say they can work remotely a couple of times monthly, 77 percent claim their productivity is actually greater, compared to when they’re in the office.
In fact, three in ten remote workers say they can accomplish more in less time, probably because they’re not bothered by endless emails, long meetings or overbearing bosses.
About a quarter say they get as much done in the same amount of time as being on-site.
The advantages of working remotely actually compel some folks — 23 percent — to work longer hours, while just over half claim they’re less inclined to take time off, even when they’re not feeling well.
The ConnectSolutions survey also found that 42 percent of remote workers believe they’re just as connected to their co-workers as if they were at the office. Ten percent boast that they’re even closer to their colleagues.
Other positive aspects of working remotely:
- 53 percent say they feel less stressed.
- 51 percent say they spend more time with significant others.
- 45 percent say they get more sleep.
- 44 percent say they have a more positive attitude.
- 42 percent say they’re eating healthier.
- 35 percent say they get more physical exercise.
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