The Rise of Teleworking in the United States

By Raulin Cadet | Published Feb. 26, 2024 | Updated Feb. 26, 2024 | Topics: USA, Telework

In recent years, teleworking has become increasingly prevalent, maybe due to COVID-19 lock-down, offering flexibility and convenience for many workers. This blog article compares data related to the number of persons in teleworking and the average weekly hours teleworked.

Definition: Telework is defined as working from home or another location rather than at an office with coworkers from the company they are paid to work for. The development of communication technologies has made telework possible, enabling the use of tools like email and video conferences, among others.

The graphic of this blog article reveal several insights. One of them is that the number of persons spending 40 hours per week in teleworking is higher than any other group. This suggests that a significant portion of teleworkers are maintaining full-time hours, possibly indicating a shift towards more flexible work arrangements in traditional full-time roles. Another insight is the prominence of those teleworking between 9 and 17 hours per week. Despite not working full-time hours, this group shows higher numbers compared to other groups. This may indicate a growing trend of individuals balancing telework with other responsibilities.

The graphic reveals a clear increase in the number of people engaging in telework from 2022 to 2023. This increasing trend aligns with advancements in technology and changing attitudes towards work-life balance.

I am pleased to share with you the words of Thomas Edison, which remind us of the crucial importance of time:

"Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing he can't afford to lose."