Get up. Get ready. Drive the
traffic. Every day in the office. The daily grind, right? Not so much anymore. More
and more companies are moving to employees working remote, whether full-time or
part-time. The shift is also being seen in potential candidates making working
remote part of their criteria for job selection with a particular company. For
example, I have an incredibly talented friend who is a UX Designer and one component in her criteria in searching for a UX Designer role is the ability to work remote full-time or,
at minimum, part-time. Sound odd? It is becoming more common than you think.
- Working remote is trending – and here to stay. Last year, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remote, according to the survey of more than 15,000 adults. That represents a 4-percentage point increase since 2012, a shift that meets the demands of many job seekers. (1)
- Remote workers feel more productive. According to a survey conducted by TINYpulse, 91 percent of remote workers believe they "get more work done when working remotely," compared to only 9 percent who feel they do not. (2)
- Remote workers have a better work/life balance. A Staples Advantage survey says that more than 80 percent of respondents who work from home say they now maintain a better work-life balance. (3)
If you could work remote, or
if you already do, where would you live? That is the question – the
opportunities are endless, right? Maybe you would stay in your current
neighborhood or city, maybe you would move to an area that had many activities
that supported a positive work/life balance. Do you dream of working remote by
the ocean each day? With our beautiful beaches in North Florida and St.
Augustine, it is an easy goal to achieve.
1. Chokshi, Niraj. (Feb.
15, 2017) Out of the Office; More people are working remotely, survey
finds. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/15/us/remote-workers-work-from-home.html
2. Lipman, Victor. (May 2, 2016) Are Remote Workers
Happier And More Productive? New Survey Offers Answers. https://www.forbes.com/sites/victorlipman/2016/05/02/are-remote-workers-happier-and-more-productive-new-survey-offers-answers/#3d1256526663
3. Come Recommended. (June
12, 2014) Survey Says: Telecommuters Happier, Healthier, Better Balanced. http://www.businessinsider.com/survey-says-telecommuters-happier-healthier-better-balanced-2014-6
