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WORKPLACE
SURVEY 2017
WORKPLACE
PRODUCTIVITY
Strike the Balance Between
Home & Office
Working from home isn’t just about
personal convenience. Nearly 60
percent of workers see it as a way
to eliminate office distractions like
chatty coworkers, according to the
most recent Staples Workplace Survey.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
It’s an essential recruiting tool as well. In the
Staples survey, 43 percent of respondents
listed flexible work-from-home policies as
a must-have when considering a job.
57%
Yet many employers argue that collaboration
suffers when the workforce is scattered.
Companies known for their innovative ideas — such as Yahoo!
and IBM — are ending their remote work policies, bringing the
telecommuter rush to a halt. IBM recently stopped its decades-old
work-from-home practice to improve inter-office collaboration and
accelerate the pace of work.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
And when employees aren’t face-to-face,
it can be difficult to collaborate on a
project with a lot of moving parts.
43% of survey respondents report they
are “much more focused” when working
from an office, rather than remotely.
43%
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
The good news is it’s possible to have
the best of both worlds — the option to
work remotely from time to time, but a
culture that enhances collaboration.
Read on for tips on how to strike the right balance.
1
ESTABLISH A CLEAR
COMPANY POLICY
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
To ensure clarity on your company’s
approach, revise your telecommuter
policy to state when and how often
staff has the option to work remotely.
Let your team know upfront what you
need from them to maintain the perk.
To begin, highlight what’s expected of
employees. For example, they must:
•	 Meet and maintain all deadlines
•	 Be easily reachable during working hours
•	 Comply with communication expectations
(for example, a daily video check-in)
•	 Connect with a supervisor two to three
times daily
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
Budget time and create a schedule
Wear headphones
Take frequent or “mini” breaks
Stay in a dedicated home office
Check in with coworkers and superiors
10%
8%
6%
5%
2%
To ensure productivity, share the methods commonly used by
Staples Workplace Survey respondents to stay focused while
working from home:
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
Additionally, specify exactly when and
on what terms working remotely is
acceptable. For example, the option
may be determined by:
•	 A situation: If a child is sick or bad weather
inhibits the work commute.
•	 Day of the week: Every Wednesday and Friday
are dedicated “work-from-home” days.
•	 Workload: If a project requires deep thinking
or is under a tight deadline.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
EMPLOY TOOLS TO ENHANCE
COLLABORATION
2 STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
Because of remote work’s rising popularity,
a fleet of software programs now exists
to fill in various communication or
collaboration gaps.
Lack of
communication
Difficulty managing
a team in various
locations
Inability to keep
track of daily tasks
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
To find the program that’s right for you, determine the challenges
your team faces when working remotely. For example:
Depending on your challenges, consider
one of the following programs to help
your remote team:
•	 Asana: A project management program that
tracks tasks and monitors the progress on
all open assignments.
•	 Google Hangouts: An easy default tool for
video meetings or instant messaging found
in Gmail.
•	 Join.me: A free hosting software for team
chats and video calls, which also offers
screen-sharing.
•	 iDoneThis: A management program that keeps
tabs on each other’s progress, including daily
status updates and team reports.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
CREATE AN ENTICING OFFICE
ENVIRONMENT
3 STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
If your goal is to encourage more
productivity for employees in the
workplace, office design can have an
impact. Show you take productivity
concerns seriously by forming a
workplace environment where
employees can feel comfortable,
inspired and able to concentrate.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
35 percent of workers say their office
design makes it harder to focus on
work. By dedicating the right resources
to your office design, you may see an
elevated work effort from staff.
Tellingly, 21 percent of workers polled
said they would take a pay cut to work
in a nicer office.
35%
21%
Consider more current workplace designs
to offer employees the inspirational
haven they crave.
When their work obligations require them to be
in the office, they won’t spend the day missing
their remote desk.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
Respondents in the Staples Workplace Survey cited the following as
additions that would improve the workplace:
•	 A designated collaboration zone that inspires teams to brainstorm, like a
colorful room with a whiteboard, coffee, snacks and thought-starters to
get the team humming.
•	 A relaxation room for resetting the mind or unwinding before a presentation,
devoid of electronics to give eyes and brains a much-needed rest.
•	 A standing desk room or flexible seating to alleviate the monotony of being
in the same place every day.
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
33 percent of Workplace Survey respondents reported
their offices were “loud.” Simply designating a quiet area
can alleviate this issue by providing a space for deep
concentration and an escape from distractions.
In today’s professional climate, employees expect
choice — particularly when it comes to where they
work. By establishing a clear policy, collaboration
tools and an effective office culture, you can strike
that balance between working at home or in the
office. That way, current employees get the flexibility
they want, and new recruits have a powerful reason
to join your team.
TAKEAWAY
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
For more tips on finding the right
telecommuting balance for your business,
visit the Staples Workplace Survey Website.
Workplace Productivity: Strike the Balance Between Home and Office

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Workplace Productivity: Strike the Balance Between Home and Office

  • 2. Working from home isn’t just about personal convenience. Nearly 60 percent of workers see it as a way to eliminate office distractions like chatty coworkers, according to the most recent Staples Workplace Survey. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey It’s an essential recruiting tool as well. In the Staples survey, 43 percent of respondents listed flexible work-from-home policies as a must-have when considering a job. 57%
  • 3. Yet many employers argue that collaboration suffers when the workforce is scattered. Companies known for their innovative ideas — such as Yahoo! and IBM — are ending their remote work policies, bringing the telecommuter rush to a halt. IBM recently stopped its decades-old work-from-home practice to improve inter-office collaboration and accelerate the pace of work. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 4. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey And when employees aren’t face-to-face, it can be difficult to collaborate on a project with a lot of moving parts. 43% of survey respondents report they are “much more focused” when working from an office, rather than remotely. 43%
  • 5. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey The good news is it’s possible to have the best of both worlds — the option to work remotely from time to time, but a culture that enhances collaboration. Read on for tips on how to strike the right balance.
  • 6. 1 ESTABLISH A CLEAR COMPANY POLICY STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey To ensure clarity on your company’s approach, revise your telecommuter policy to state when and how often staff has the option to work remotely. Let your team know upfront what you need from them to maintain the perk.
  • 7. To begin, highlight what’s expected of employees. For example, they must: • Meet and maintain all deadlines • Be easily reachable during working hours • Comply with communication expectations (for example, a daily video check-in) • Connect with a supervisor two to three times daily STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 8. Budget time and create a schedule Wear headphones Take frequent or “mini” breaks Stay in a dedicated home office Check in with coworkers and superiors 10% 8% 6% 5% 2% To ensure productivity, share the methods commonly used by Staples Workplace Survey respondents to stay focused while working from home: STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 9. Additionally, specify exactly when and on what terms working remotely is acceptable. For example, the option may be determined by: • A situation: If a child is sick or bad weather inhibits the work commute. • Day of the week: Every Wednesday and Friday are dedicated “work-from-home” days. • Workload: If a project requires deep thinking or is under a tight deadline. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 10. EMPLOY TOOLS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION 2 STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey Because of remote work’s rising popularity, a fleet of software programs now exists to fill in various communication or collaboration gaps.
  • 11. Lack of communication Difficulty managing a team in various locations Inability to keep track of daily tasks STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey To find the program that’s right for you, determine the challenges your team faces when working remotely. For example:
  • 12. Depending on your challenges, consider one of the following programs to help your remote team: • Asana: A project management program that tracks tasks and monitors the progress on all open assignments. • Google Hangouts: An easy default tool for video meetings or instant messaging found in Gmail. • Join.me: A free hosting software for team chats and video calls, which also offers screen-sharing. • iDoneThis: A management program that keeps tabs on each other’s progress, including daily status updates and team reports. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 13. CREATE AN ENTICING OFFICE ENVIRONMENT 3 STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey If your goal is to encourage more productivity for employees in the workplace, office design can have an impact. Show you take productivity concerns seriously by forming a workplace environment where employees can feel comfortable, inspired and able to concentrate.
  • 14. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey 35 percent of workers say their office design makes it harder to focus on work. By dedicating the right resources to your office design, you may see an elevated work effort from staff. Tellingly, 21 percent of workers polled said they would take a pay cut to work in a nicer office. 35% 21%
  • 15. Consider more current workplace designs to offer employees the inspirational haven they crave. When their work obligations require them to be in the office, they won’t spend the day missing their remote desk. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 16. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey Respondents in the Staples Workplace Survey cited the following as additions that would improve the workplace: • A designated collaboration zone that inspires teams to brainstorm, like a colorful room with a whiteboard, coffee, snacks and thought-starters to get the team humming. • A relaxation room for resetting the mind or unwinding before a presentation, devoid of electronics to give eyes and brains a much-needed rest. • A standing desk room or flexible seating to alleviate the monotony of being in the same place every day.
  • 17. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey 33 percent of Workplace Survey respondents reported their offices were “loud.” Simply designating a quiet area can alleviate this issue by providing a space for deep concentration and an escape from distractions.
  • 18. In today’s professional climate, employees expect choice — particularly when it comes to where they work. By establishing a clear policy, collaboration tools and an effective office culture, you can strike that balance between working at home or in the office. That way, current employees get the flexibility they want, and new recruits have a powerful reason to join your team. TAKEAWAY STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey
  • 19. STAPLES | 2017 Workplace Survey For more tips on finding the right telecommuting balance for your business, visit the Staples Workplace Survey Website.