Majority of Organizations Plan to Transition to Remote Work, Ushering in New Era for Hiring & Retaining Talent
Remote’s "Global Workforce Revolution" Report Shows How Tech Employees Are Creating the New Work Landscape Post-COVID-19
A new survey released by Remote, an HR technology startup simplifying global employment, found that 82% of organizations are already fully remote, or plan to transition to a more flexible work environment. Additionally, 64% of respondents believe that hiring the best talent regardless of location will foster company creativity and innovation – highlighting how remote work could permanently alter notions around recruitment, top cities for talent, and employee benefits.
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“While the tech industry has made small steps towards more flexible workplaces, the COVID-19 pandemic has solidified its practice and benefits. Our survey shows how the tech sector can establish the blueprint for moving to a fully-remote work setup that will ultimately deliver tangible employee hiring, retention, and business benefits.”
Remote’s “Global Workforce Revolution” report surveyed 764 U.S. respondents in IT divisions of small- and medium-sized businesses. The survey, conducted in July, shows how the technology sector is embracing and identifying clear benefits from remote work. It spotlights four key areas – the transition to work, looking beyond traditional technology hubs for talent, diversity & equality, and the next wave of benefits in the work era.
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“For years, tech companies have been at the forefront of conceptualizing the workplace – whether it’s onsite perks, generous stipends or other professional development opportunities,” said CEO and co-founder Job van der Voort. “While the tech industry has made small steps towards more flexible workplaces, the COVID-19 pandemic has solidified its practice and benefits. Our survey shows how the tech sector can establish the blueprint for moving to a fully-remote work setup that will ultimately deliver tangible employee hiring, retention, and business benefits.”
Transition to Remote Work
Since the global pandemic, employers and employees are more likely to embrace more flexible remote work environments.
● 82% of organizations are planning to offer more work flexibility or transition to fully-remote work environments (65%), or are already completely remote (17%)
● 86% of organizations had employees ask to work remotely regularly
● 64% of organizations had employees ask to relocate to a different state
● 58% of organizations had employees ask to relocate internationally
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