E.T. Phone ... Work?

July 9, 2008

• 77% of surveyed American office workers would like their opportunity to shift their work hours or to work remotely;
• While 37% say they consider technology to be their biggest barrier, 87% report that new tech advances usually make their job easier;
• 66% report that flexible work policies would give them a more positive attitude toward their work;
• 74% of workers who have tried flex-time say that having more flexibility gave them a more positive outlook;
• 55% of workers interested in flexible working arrangements/working remotely cite the savings of time and money spent on their commute as the biggest benefit;
• While 69% of those interested in workplace flexibility expect it would be easier to set up their laptop to work remotely, two out of every three respondents were concerned with the security of sending e-mails remotely, and one in five fear feeling "out of the loop;" however,
• 45% would be willing to work a few extra hours per week in exchange for a more flexible schedule.