Lack of trust | Are bosses SPYING on remote employees?

Now more than ever before, trust is a key component in both the motivation and wellbeing of workers.

According to statistics compiled by Flexjobs, 90% of workers stated that remote working would increase morale within their company, whilst 80% of those who do work remotely at least some of the time state that implementing the practice has reduced their stress dramatically, allowing them to concentrate greater effort into their work.

Remote working is also, as we’ve learned from numerous studies, very good for business. The Flexjobs study unearthed that 65% of those who work from home are more productive, ambitious and attentive whilst working from home. Sick days at companies that champion remote working are down 50% on average, with a 56% increase in staff retention. These are numbers not to be sniffed at.

Yet whilst the above is true, pre-coronavirus a large portion of companies still refused to implement access to remote working. Just 41% of companies allowed workers to conduct their duties outside of the office. Yet, with the pandemic sweeping the globe, many were faced with no option but to move to a 100% remote operation.