Work From Home Survey
A Proper At-Home Workspace Setup Promotes Increased Productivity
Plugable recently surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults—from January 21-22, 2021—shedding light on the state of remote work life and associated productivity 10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Remote Working Promotes Increased Flexibility... and Bad Habits
Top 4 Pros of Working From Home
| Lack of daily commute | 63% | |
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| Ability to wear whatever you choose | 58% | |
| Flexibility to leave for appointments, errands, etc. | 48% | |
| Ability to cook or do laundry during the day | 45% |
Top 4 Bad Habits of Working From Home
| I use my phone to go on social media or browse the internet during the work day | 37% | |
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| I shop online during the work day | 34% | |
| I binge watch shows on Netflix during the work day | 33% | |
| I leave home for non-essential trips (shopping nail/hair appointments) during the work day | 26% |
A Lack of Productive Workspace, Coupled with IT Issues, Straining Remote Employees
%
of remote Americans typically spend their time working somewhere other than a home office
| Lack of a productive space for work | 34% |
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| Technical issues that arise (i.e. Internet cuts out) | 33% |
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A Proper Workspace is Key to Productivity
nearly
one-quarter
one-quarter
one-quarter
feel that the most productive work setup would be at a desk with a laptop dock and an extra monitor
Working Alongside a Spouse or Partner May Be Annoying at Times, but Also May Strengthen Relationships in the Long Run
%
Among remote workers surveyed, nearly half currently work alongside a spouse or partner
1 in 5
employees who work remote with their significant other are having sex during the work day
Agreement With the Following As it Relates to Remote Work Alongside a Spouse or Partner
| I get distracted by my partner | 74% |
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| I feel less productive | 64% |
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| I find focusing more difficult | 64% |
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| Our relationship has improved | 77% |
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| Our sex life has improved | 70% |
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| We communicate more often | 81% |
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Remote Work is Likely Here to Stay
Preferred Working From Home
Nearly Half of Americans
working remotely would prefer to work at home long-term
Reality Check
%
Predict a Spring or Summer 2021 return to the office
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*This survey was fielded from January 21-22, 2020 and included 2,000 U.S. adults who are currently working remote. Consumer sample provided by mobile panel provider, Pollfish.
