More workers than ever are working remotely and the rise of telecommuting has even more employees yearning for flexible work schedules, according to a new report by Gallup examining workplace trends.

The percentage of workers who say they do at least some of their job remotely has risen to 43 percent, up from 39 percent in 2012.

The report explains the increasing demand for a more accommodating boss in the context of how millennials view work.

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