Top 10 Remote Work Trends

Lawyers and other professionals are returning to their physical offices, but they are doing so at a jog, not a sprint.

A recent survey shows a 47 percent occupancy rate for commercial spaces in the nation’s 10 largest metro areas. This ranges from a high of nearly 60 percent in Houston, number one on the list, to 38 percent occupancy in San Jose, CA, number ten.

These numbers are up significantly from 2020 when the pandemic struck and office buildings across the country went dark overnight. For more than a year, work-from-home was the norm. Now, workers are trickling back, though occupancies are nowhere close just a few years ago,

Read more about the occupancy rate survey, as well as other office trends here.

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10 Top Remote Work Trends

Studies show more than eight out of 10 workers enjoy working remotely, and 92 percent would continue to work remotely regularly if given the chance.

Here are 10 Remote Work Trends, courtesy of Employment Hero:

1. More digital nomads
2. Improved home environment
3. More savings, fewer expenses
4. Greater workplace actualization
5. Re-evaluating employee benefits
6. Focus on health and wellness at home
7. Remote networking opportunities
8. Increased demand
9. Better opportunities
10. Sustainability

SOURCES: Kastle Systems - Data Assisting in Return to Office Plans

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