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Major Study Confirms Remote Work Boosts Productivity and Retention
Comprehensive research across 500 companies reveals significant benefits from flexible work arrangements.
A groundbreaking study of 500 major companies has definitively shown that remote work improves both productivity and employee retention.
## Key Findings
Companies with flexible remote policies saw 18% higher productivity and 35% lower turnover compared to those requiring full-time office attendance.
## Cost Savings
The study also found significant cost savings from reduced office space, with companies saving an average of $11,000 per remote employee annually.
## Employee Satisfaction
Worker satisfaction scores were highest among employees with hybrid arrangements offering 2-3 days of remote work per week.
## Industry Response
More companies are reversing return-to-office mandates in light of this evidence, embracing flexibility as a competitive advantage.