The Psychology of Trusting Remote Workers [Infographic]

Brian Wallace — May 29, 2020

Remote work is quickly becoming the norm for any company that can make it work. There have been some bad actors early on as people made adjustments – companies that have asked outrageous things of their employees to “prove” they are working – but those hiccups are starting to work themselves out. Now businesses are starting to remember that they hired their employees to do a job and those employees are capable of doing that job just about anywhere. What’s more, people work better when they feel trusted and valued. As remote work continues on for the foreseeable future, it’s important to keep in mind the psychology of trusting remote workers.

Last year one in ten Americans worked from home at least once a week, though many workers reported that working from home would be an attractive option. Remote workers report:

• 91% say they have a better work/life balance
• 79% say their productivity is better and more focused
• 78% say they feel reduced stress

Especially right now, those who are able to work remotely are happy to be able to retain their jobs while also being able to stay safe from the pandemic.

This shift is benefitting employers, too. While they get to keep their businesses on track during shutdowns and economic instability, they are also saving money on the costs associated with having a lot of people in an office every day – things like electricity and coffee, but soon to also be building space as companies realize they just don’t need big offices anymore.

Remote working has been shown to improve productivity by 15%. This pandemic has forced many businesses into a great experiment, and it is highly likely that remote work will remain popular and stick around long after the pandemic passes.

Learn more about the psychology of trusting remote workers from the infographic below.

Infographic source: Online Psychology Degrees

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