One report states that when 3.9 million employees work from home at least half time, it's estimated that they reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of taking more than 600,000 cars off the road for an entire year. The FlexJobs report mentioned above references a few other reports that detail how remote work results in environmental savings. Overall, FlexJobs estimates that people who work from home save an average of $4,000 a year. Those respondents also estimate that they are saving at least $5,000 a year working remotely, while one out of five estimates that they save more than $10,000 a year. The number two benefit of remote work, according to the respondents of a FlexJobs survey from March to April 2021, is “cost savings” (75%), second only to not having a commute (84%). Some reasons why remote work increases productivity include: fewer interruptions (68%), more focused time (63%), quieter work environment (68%), more comfortable workplace (66%), and avoiding office politics (55%). Additionally, 95% say productivity has been higher or the same while working remotely.

It also saves the environment!Ī FlexJobs survey of more than 2,100 remote workers found that 51% report being more productive working from home. Working remotely doesn't just save employees and employers money. Remote Work Saves Money (And The Environment!)

Benefits of working remotely