The Future of Work Is Flexible
Employees have realised that work will never be the same. Instead of waiting for things to return to normal, they are shaping a new, more flexible future. This empowers them to work when, where, and how they work best.
According to a recent Citrix poll, nearly 90% of more than 13,000 respondents said they plan to work on flexible models in the year ahead. Furthermore, the majority indicated they will remain fully remote.
What Employees Prefer
While many employers continue to push for a return to the days when all employees were in the office all the time, new research reveals this is unlikely to happen.
When asked how they plan to work in 2022, 45% of employees said they prefer remote work full time. Additionally, 44% prefer a hybrid model, while 8% prefer being in the office full time.
Their decisions are based on what they learned through the grand remote work experiment. They now understand what works best for them when it comes to getting things done.
The Benefits of Flexible Work
Some respondents find working from home highly productive. At the same time, they enjoy interacting with colleagues in real time.
They say working from home has saved the company significant office costs and reduced automotive expenses. It has also reduced global warming, increased project success, and improved family time.
The study makes it clear that flexible work is not a temporary trend. Smart employers will take heed and adapt their work models to meet changing employee needs. As a result, they can position themselves to succeed in the new world of work.
Enabling Secure Flexible Work
Citrix delivers a complete digital workspace platform that enables companies to deliver secure remote work.
By providing simple, consistent, and reliable access to everything people need, organisations can improve the employee experience while supporting productivity from anywhere.
At the same time, businesses can maintain secure remote work practices regardless of where employees choose to work.