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Remote Work Productivity Statistics (Infographic)

August 13, 2025

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Remote Work Engagement & Productivity Infographic Transcript

58% of remote workers are very or somewhat engaged with their job, while 30% are somewhat or very unengaged.

70% say remote work helps them focus better.
62% of managers feel their teams are more productive in a hybrid work arrangement.
77% of remote workers say they are more productive offsite.

Of those who work remotely at least a few times per month, 77% reported greater productivity while working offsite; 30% said they accomplished more in less time and 24% said they accomplished more in the same amount of time.

Hybrid Work Benefits

Better work-life balance (76%)
More efficient work (64%)
Less burnout (61%)
Higher productivity (52%)

Challenges to Remote Productivity

Distractions common among remote workers include:

Social media scrolling (74.7%)
Household chores (71.6%)
Online shopping (69.9%)
Watching TV/movies (52.9%)
Running errands (37.4%)

Collaboration and communication barriers:

30% find collaboration more difficult remotely.
Over 50% of fully remote workers cite limited connection with colleagues as a top concern.
Blurred work-life boundaries are a challenge for 47%, with 34% feeling pressured to always be available.

Remote Work Trends & Workforce Impact

Remote work is recognized as a strategic advantage, contributing to better work-life balance, reduced stress, and higher productivity.
In 2025, 22% of the U.S. workforce (over 32 million workers) work remotely.
Of all employees who reported doing more work per hour, 57% preferred working most or all their hours at home.
83% of employees cite the ability to work more efficiently and productively as a primary benefit of working remotely.

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