Remote Work Isn't the Problem-Poor Management Is, New Study Finds

"Data from KPMG shows companies that allow remote work grow 1.7 times faster. The research found from the 800 companies they surveyed that if you want to properly benefit from remote work, the key factor is the simplest one: training. Companies that invested in systematic training were more than twice as likely to report productivity gains: 42 percent versus 20 percent."

"Despite the hybridization trend, there is a growing tension between employees, who value the flexibility it offers, and some employers, who are pushing for a return to in-person arrangements. The workplaces that were well-placed to adopt remote work in 2020 said they had the highest positive productivity impacts and lowest negative productivity impacts from the shift to remote work."

Remote work has gained traction, especially post-Covid, with studies indicating that companies allowing it grow faster. However, many leaders still prefer in-person work due to perceived control issues. New research from the London School of Economics and Birmingham University reveals that inadequate management training hinders successful remote work. Companies investing in training see significant productivity gains. Early adoption of hybrid work models also correlates with better productivity outcomes, highlighting the importance of management capabilities in navigating this shift.

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