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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 11 D E C E M B E R 1 3 , 2 0 2 1 F O C U S W O R K F O R C E D E V E LO P M E N T Be a part of a team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. Explore job opportunities at www.versantpower.com. v3 workforce.indd 1 v3 workforce.indd 1 11/30/2021 3:28:07 PM 11/30/2021 3:28:07 PM 97% of workers want some form of remote work post-pandemic 58% prefer to be full-time remote 39% have opted for a hybrid work environment 51% report being more productive working from home 95% say productivity has been higher or the same while working remotely 68% Fewer interruptions 63% More focused time 68% Quieter work environment 66% More comfortable workplace 55% Avoiding office politics 79% of respondents would be more loyal to their employer if they had flexible work options 44% know at least one person who has quit or is planning to quit because their employers are requiring them to work from the office 24% of workers say the ability to work from home is so important they're willing to take a 10% to 20% pay cut to work remotely, with 21% willing to give up some vacation time. 90% of senior executives now expect to work from home E ven as many workers in Maine have grown accustomed to working from home, some recent surveys bring to light how the workplace is shifting nationally. F O C U S S TA R T S O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » E HOW EMPLOYEES ADAPTED TO REMOTE WORK REMOTE POLICIES ENDEAR LOYALTY JOB SATISFACTION AFFECTED BY OFFICE TIME REASONS FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY From improved mental health and better work-life balance to increased job satisfaction, the majority of employees have responded very favorably to remote work, with many now strongly inclined to pursue a permanent remote career. As we consider the future of work, it's clear remote work policies will be critical in shaping the modern workplace. — Sara Sutton Founder and CEO of FlexJobs S O U R C E : "FlexJobs Report: Statistics on the State of Remote Work for 2021" S O U R C E : A CNBC | SurveyMonkey workforce survey S O U R C E : Talent Works survey of U.S.-based hiring managers. 57% of remote employees report being satisfied with their jobs 50% of office-based employees report being satisfied with their jobs

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