An unprecedented number of employees in the United States are currently working remotely for at least part of their workweek. This is partially due to the global pandemic, but the truth is that many employees were shifting to remote work even before the coronavirus crisis. Studies have shown that both employers and employees can benefit from remote work.

For most businesses, the corporate boundaries have expanded over time. The traditional office has now morphed into a hub-and-spoke model with an increasing number of employees working remotely. This shift to remote work isn't new. Between 2005 and 2018, there was a 173% rise in the US remote workforce. The trend spiked in 2020 when 88% of organizations worldwide encouraged remote work to flatten the pandemic's spread.

A growing number of businesses are allowing their employees to work remotely for at least part of their work week. Right now, it’s estimated that 42% of workers in the U.S. are working from home. Even though working from home is becoming more common, many companies have still not taken the necessary steps to complete their digital workforce transformation. The key to successfully shifting to remote work is keeping tabs on your team with the help of employee monitoring software.