Over the past decade, remote work has evolved from being a cool company perk to an expectation for most job seekers in the corporate space, especially in tech. The numbers back this up, as Flexjobs reports remote jobs have skyrocketed 159% between 2005 and 2017.
This rapid increase is likely the culmination of a number of factors. For starters, technological advances have closed the gap between what employees can do in the office compared to anywhere with reliable wifi access. Thanks to video conferencing, the cloud and project management software, team members can even collaborate from different countries without missing a beat.
Companies have learned to embrace the convenience of remote work without having to compromise on team culture or productivity. Contrary to what many traditionalists believe, statistics show remote work programs actually result in more productivity. EmailAnalytics reports 25 percent less turnover in companies with remote work programs, while employees who work at home are 77 percent more likely to self-report higher productivity.
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