Other highlights of the report:

41% fear working in an office full-time more than getting into a car accident.

34% are more afraid of working in an office full-time than having $10,000 stolen.

82% say working remotely is better for their mental health than working onsite.

79% say that working remotely is less stressful than in-office work.

62% say overall job satisfaction is greatest when they work remotely 100% of the time.

60% feel most productive working remotely 100% of the time.

7 out of 10 workers want to work remotely 100% of the time, citing better mental health, job satisfaction, and productivity.

"Companies that require employees to return to the office full-time, may find only a small portion of workers thrive in a strictly on-site work environment," the report concluded. "As employers decide whether to continue to permit remote and hybrid work options, it's key to consider employees' preferences and the work setup that best supports their wellbeing and performance. If not, employee retention and recruiting efforts could become a scary subject."

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