1、THE FUTURE OF WORK How the Pandemic Has Altered Expectations of Remote Work 2 There are major disagreements among employees when it comes to the suitable timeline for returning to office environments, and nearly a third of current remote workers say they wont return to the office until a COVID-19 va
2、ccine is available. KEY FINDINGS Americans who are working remotely during the pandemic have had largely positive experiences, with clear majorities saying it has given them more time during the day, improved their health, and brought them closer to family members without significantly impacting pro
3、ductivity. Flexible work options will be crucial for companies that are able to offer them: While many employees like the option of remote work, there are also those for whom remote work remains burdensome and alienating, meaning a one-size-fits-all solution is unlikely to be well received. Among Am
4、ericans who have careers where remote work is possible, more than three quarters would like to work remotely at least one day a week. A similar share of this group say they would be more likely to apply for a job that offers remote work options. 4 3 2 1 3 Definition of audiences There are two core a
5、udiences that this report focuses on. Those audiences are defined here, and the labels will be included throughout the report to designate which group is the focus of a given slide. Current Remote Workers Adults Able to Work Remotely This audience includes two groups: people who currently have a job
6、 where remote work is possible, and people who are likely to have such a job in the future. It does not include retirees, people in careers where remote work is impossible, and others for whom the question of remote work is not relevant. The purpose of this audience is to include all members of the