Remote working brings higher productivity levels as well as feelings of anxiety

A new survey has found that those working remotely are more likely to be productive, however, many also suffer from productivity paranoia.

Of the 1,000 UK employees surveyed, 61% said they are more productive when working remotely but for 66% of them, this creates productivity anxiety with one in four admitting to feelings of inadequacy or the pressure to perform constantly.

The research, commissioned by Workhuman and conducted by Pollfish, revealed that:

• those working in the office permanently reported the least amount of productivity anxiety and higher levels of motivation compared to remote workers
• fully remote employees are 69% more likely to feel bored at work compared to fully in-office workers.
• hybrid workers reported 31% less burnout compared to fully in-office staff.

Commenting on the findings, Niamh Graham, SVP of Global Human Experience, said, “As work practices continue to evolve from the traditional 9-to-5 office model, it’s understandable that employees may feel increasingly anxious about their performance and how it’s being perceived.

“Our research shows that people working remotely are feeling more anxious about their productivity than their in-office counterparts. Employees are asking for clearer communication and acknowledgement for their contributions.

“Having a culture that supports recognition can help with that, as it not only reduces negative experiences but also enhances positive ones, particularly for remote employees who may feel more pressure to demonstrate they are productive while working from home.”

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