The rat race is a drag, fighting the rush hour is a headache, and sitting in a drab cubicle all day can be life draining. More and more firms are going virtual, allowing their workers to work from home full time, or come into the office only a few times a month. It makes sense. Workers are happier and get to choose their hours, which—as we recently reported—makes them more productive. Employers benefit too by saving costs on office rent and supplies.
Flexibility and independence makes workers happier and more productive
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