Remote work became widespread during the pandemic, but it wasn't always positive.
New research claims that toxic companies make their employers less productive when working remotely.
Let's find out more!
The research
Research from Georgia Institute of Technology used data from Glassdoor to understand efficient remote work.
Companies that paid attention to employees' interests, gave them independence, nice collaboration, and had flexible policies had better and more effective remote workplaces.
The researchers collected over 140,000 feedbacks from current employees at 500 companies.
They analyzed the good and the bad sides of the reviews, and also used statistical and deep learning methods to predict the best remote work environments.
What they found out
Positive remote work cultures focused on employees' interests, work values, and structured job characteristics.
Companies that prioritized employees, encouraged collaboration, and offered flexibility were viewed more favorably.
On the other hand, toxic cultures failed to promote diversity and respect, leading to dissatisfaction among employees.
The researchers also believe these findings reflect generational differences, with younger employees valuing culture and flexibility over compensation.
In summary, a positive remote work environment involves catering to employees' interests, empowering them, fostering collaboration, and providing flexibility.
