Good morning Community,
Today is the official start of our End-of-Year campaign! The first stop on our voyage around the world is North America. 🚀
In the past few years, the North American labor market has changed significantly. Digitalisation and technological advances have transformed not only how we work, but also where we work.
In terms of "where", a particular trend has emerged in North America. The concept of remote work has become a widespread practice in the modern workplace, and more and more companies are implementing it effectively. Even after the peak during the pandemic, many companies have continued with this concept and recognised its benefits, to the point that it is now a must-have for some organisations and employees.
💡 Last year, a 25% increase in remote work was forecasted in North America. It was also predicted that this trend will continue beyond 2023. (Source)
🤝 From a global perspective, North America and Europe are similar in terms of remote work. The proportion of employees working remotely is highest in the UK, Canada and the United States. (Source)
What are the benefits of remote work?
Over the past few years, a number of advantages have emerged for both employees and employers. In our HR lexicon, we’ve mentioned the following for instance:
🏠 More flexibility for employees,
👥 A broader talent pool in recruiting,
💪 As well as increased employee engagement.
The list of advantages is long, but so is the one of the challenges.
HR is no stranger to remote work
With the growing importance of remote work in regions such as North America, HR departments are facing new challenges. Coordinating distributed teams, maintaining a strong company culture and ensuring employee retention are just some of the aspects that need to be considered as part of this "revolution".
HR-Discussion:
From your perspective, what factors contribute to the success of remote work? Feel free to share your practical examples.
Share your thoughts directly below the post. 🧠 Don't forget, with each of your comments, you are supporting a good cause!
For every comment we receive, we will put €5 in the fundraiser to support the charity Doctors Without Borders. You can find out more about our End-of-Year campaign here.
Best,
Melissa and the Personio Voyager Community Team
