Remote work has a positive impact on job satisfaction, productivity, work autonomy

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Remote work has a positive impact on job satisfaction, productivity, work autonomy

This sentiment was most prevalent among young people aged 18 to 29 with 64% saying that the ability to work remotely was an important factor in their job choice.

The survey showed that remote work has a positive impact on job satisfaction, productivity, and work autonomy, with 60%, 54% and 50% of respondents reporting improvements in these areas. The study also found that hybrid work arrangements, where employees alternate between working remotely and in the office, have become the norm.

Mikael Pentik inen, CEO of Suomen Yritt j t, said that allowing remote work can be a competitive advantage for employers. Many young people place a high value on remote work and would consider changing jobs if it was not possible, he said. It should be encouraged that multi-location work adds value for both the employer and employees. Remote work has reduced the number of sick days taken by respondents, with 52% of respondents reporting fewer absences due to illness. Over half 54% said that remote work has made it harder to separate work and personal time.

If multi-location work were to become more common, the majority of employees said they support remote work, and that most people would choose to work from home or office.

The Ty el m Gallup survey was commissioned by Suomen Yritt j t, Finland's interest and service organization for small and medium-sized enterprises SMEs and conducted by Kantar Public Oy in January 2023 with 1,028 respondents. The survey has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points at a 50% confidence level.