Staples Says Telecommuting Boosts Productivity
August 9, 2011
Would you believe that 40% of telecommuters would rather take a pay cut then stop telecommuting?
According to a recent survey from Staples Advantage, the B2B division of Staples, telecommuters “feel and work better” than those who work in an actual office. They’re happier, healthier and according to 86% of them, more productive.
- Telecommuters say their stress levels have dropped 25% on average since working from home
- 73% even say they eat healthier when working from home
- 76% are more willing to put in extra time on work & are more loyal to their company
While there are certainly a ton of advantages to working virtually, there are a few disadvantages:
- Staples says that only 1 in 3 telecommuters back up their data
- 2/3 of the telecommuters didn’t get security training
- 87% of companies don’t provide furniture or equipment
With telecommuting on the rise (Forrester expects it to hit 63 million by 2016) and technology making it easier, telecommuting can be a great way for companies to keep employees happy and save money. However, as Staples notes, it’s important to have the right set-up and support in order for it to be rewarding for both parties.
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