Remote work, which came out with the pandemic, gradually transformed into a hybrid model and became the new normal of the business world. In the business world, remote work provides flexibility for many employees. However, recent studies show that this flexibility might come at a high cost in terms of productivity. Perhaps remote workers may not be as productive as they were during the pandemic anymore. We have compiled an article published on Fortune.com for you on this topic.

Another data indicates that those who prefer to work from home are 27% more efficient when they are in the office compared to when they are at home. This difference is only 13% for those who prefer to work in the office. The reason for this discrepancy might be that those who prefer to work from home, due to needs like taking care of small children or the elderly, might be more prone to distractions.

The research results seem to back the views of managers that remote work can sometimes be less efficient. However, it would be more accurate not to accept the results of this study as a generalization due to the undeniable differences between company cultures, the nature of the work being done, and even business habits of countries when looking at a broader scope. Nevertheless, it would be beneficial for companies to reassess the performance of their remote working teams by referencing the results of this and similar studies.

While evaluating the results of such studies, it's important to closely examine the data of which jobs are being evaluated. Moreover, it's crucial to consider that those who have been working in the office for a long time might naturally face a loss in efficiency when transitioning to remote or hybrid work models.

In conclusion...

Differences in opinions about the work environment between employees and managers result in a loss of productivity in the workforce. At this point, a solution might be for managers to provide support to eliminate or at least alleviate the factors causing inefficiency in employees. In addition to social support, providing office furniture that allows employees to work more comfortably and efficiently in home offices will also make a significant contribution.