The new remote work era
Trends in the distributed workforce
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Thanks to improvements in digital workspace technology over the past several years, distributed workforces with all their benefits have become an increasingly viable option for businesses.
But despite the promise of cost savings, business agility, and employee flexibility, leadership fears thwarted most widespread attempts at this paradigm shift before the pandemic.
Download now to see findings from a survey about the benefits and challenges of remote work, previous fears about remote work, and what companies predict for the future.
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