Remote-work options can boost productivity and curb burnout (2nd Edition)

Business and HR leaders around the globe continue to struggle with how, when, and where work is done to remain competitive and attract top talent. As they respond to the shifting paradigm of work, they have an unprecedented opportunity to rebuild workplaces that are inclusive for all employees and support them in their specific life circumstances.

Catalyst research finds that access to remote work drives business outcomes by making a difference for employee wellbeing, productivity, innovation, and inclusion. By implementing remote work with flexibility and inclusion at the core, organizations are setting themselves apart from their peers, attracting top talent unbound by location parameters, and innovating at a faster pace.

Our data show that when we compare employees who have access to remote-work options — including flexible work location, distributed teams, and/or virtual work/telework/working from home — to employees lacking these options, they have better outcomes, including increased Innovation, work engagement, organizational commitment, and inclusion, and decreased intent to leave. Digging into the data, we see that remote work is also effective at reducing employee burnout, especially when combined with manager empathy.

Read the full report to find out how remote-work options can alleviate burnout and learn what actions leaders can take to set employees up for success in a remote workplace.