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Remote work still popular, but there are kinks to work out

Establishing work cultures that support remote work will be one of the top challenges facing employers after the pandemic.

By Scott Wooldridge | November 10, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Office worker cutout Despite the adoption of remote work by many companies, traditional, on-site jobs will continue to be important in the future. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new analysis finds that HR managers are facing ongoing challenges in balancing workforces that are split between on-site workers and employees who work remotely. Although remote work will be a talent magnet, the report said, companies have work to do in other areas, such as training and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.

The report, released by Oxford Economics, the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and SAP SuccessFactors, surveyed HR leaders in 10 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Spain, the United States, and the United Kingdom. One top takeaway is that more than half of respondents in the U.S. and 38% of non-U.S. respondents said that establishing work cultures that support remote work will be one of the top three challenges after the pandemic subsides.

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