Remote work boosts productivity

The pandemic has hugely increased volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity for organisations. However, leaders and managers have a potential opportunity to prepare for a 'new normal' (post-Covid-19 period) work environment.
A more clear vision can be formed by looking at some of the emerging trends:

• Remote work was a critical enabler of business and economic continuity during the original shelter-in-place regulations. It may continue to be for future emergencies, especially now that it's been proven to be possible.
• Many employees are reporting greater productivity and higher job satisfaction, which is translating into business profitability.
• Businesses are saving on overheads such as lower real estate, equipment, and supply expenses.
• Global Workplace Analytics have reported an average savings of $11,000 per part-time role.
• With high returns, rewards at stake, it's easy to see why remote work may be the foundation of the future of work.
• For most new-age workers whose roles will rely on mobile tools (such as computers, software, and internet connections), the location should be a daily choice, not a lifestyle commitment, where accessibility will be 24x7, however, the choice of responsiveness will be left to individual workers depending on the urgency to act.
• Earlier any blurring of boundaries between our work and personal life was considered bad. However, it's now become one of the accepted truths about work.