Remote Work Productivity Statistics (Infographic)

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.

Sources

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