Remote workers more productive than office-based counterparts

Employees are more productive when they work from home, according to research.

84.3% of workers from home believe that they are equally or more productive than office-workers. These productivity benefits seep into their work/life balance too; 83.2% of home employees find it easier to attain a positive work/life balance, and 77.4% of the entire UK population believe working from home has a positive impact on productivity.

Speaking to HR Grapevine, Lee Biggins, Founder and Managing Director of CV-Library, who conducted the research, said: “Remote working is a model that is growing in popularity and we expect that to continue in the future. As technology evolves and develops, it becomes easier and more practical for companies to operate their businesses remotely, making employers more receptive to the idea of letting staff work from home.

“Our latest research suggests that attending fewer meetings and having no office distractions are two of the main reasons that employees find they are more productive at home. Often it will come down to personnel preference, but most employees that already work from home can provide a clear reason as to why it improves their productivity.”