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Temp Work Is Getting Even More Flexible: Half Now Work Remotely

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Some sectors like computer/math and business/financial have reportedly seen a decrease in remote work since 2020, while traditionally on-site roles such as production jobs have experienced an uptick. In 2020, 94% of the computer/math segment were working remotely or part time.

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Examining The Global Impact Of The Gig Economy Explosion

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Using online website traffic data, surveys across 17 countries and other methods, the World Bank found that developed countries hold the majority of the world’s large percentage of gig workers. However, the study cites the presence of a considerable wage gap felt by women in many regions.

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The Paradox of Increasing Business Travel; Skift's 2020 Travel Trends

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The recently released their 10 Business Travel Trends for 2020. Key quote from the report on this trend: Video and digital collaboration tools have transformed the modern workplace. The chart below illustrates the fact that 9 out of 10 business executives surveyed agree with this. The 10 are: The Power of Being There in Person.

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Google’s Myth Of Losing Social Capital In Hybrid Work

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A survey of over 1,000 Google employees showed that two-thirds feel unhappy with being forced to be in the office three days a week, with many threatening to leave, and some already quitting to go to other companies with more flexible options. That policy goes against the desires of many rank-and-file Google employees.

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Yardi Report Explains How The Coworking Boom Is Influencing Corporate Real Estate Strategies

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JLL characterizes the office market as “durable” and “resilient” in their April report , indicating signs of recovery after a late-2020 downturn. Face-to-face collaboration gains importance, driven by the understanding that in-person interactions foster innovation and social ties crucial for career advancement.

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New Study Shows Managers Are Changing Their Minds About The Hybrid Work Model

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It is essential for the leaders to conduct their own research or surveys to understand how remote and flexible working is impacting the employees in their own organization. This dramatic shift indicates managers are starting to recognize that giving employees more control over when and where they work can lead to better performance.

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Unveiling the Hidden Potentials of Remote Work Productivity

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A 2020 Stanford University study revealed that remote workers were 5% more productive than office-bound counterparts. A survey of 3,000 workers at leading companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft discovered that 64% would prefer permanent telecommuting over a $30,000 salary increase. By spring 2022, this figure rose to 9%.