Working hard or hardly working? 21 workplace productivity stats
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Did you know, that if you start full-time work at the age of 23 and retire at 65, you’ll have worked over 76,400 hours in your lifetime? And if you work more than 35 hours a week, well those numbers just keep adding up…
But how many of those hours are actually spent being productive? Is it all fun and games? In this blog, we’ll look into the data (stats) around productive working, and who is really taking the biscuit when it comes to working hard.
Who’s really working hard?
- g2.com reported that 87% of employees would say that they’re productive at work.
- On average, Tuesday is the most productive day of the week.
- Without mention of the dreaded c-word, 51% of workers say they’re more productive now than they were pre-pandemic.
- Engaged employees are 18% more productive than non-engaged employees…
- …and they’re also 23% more profitable too!
How day-to-day workload affects productivity
- With fewer meetings as part of their day, 70% of employees say they would be more productive.
- For those benefiting from a fully flexible schedule, reports show that they are 29% more productive.
- The ability to shift this schedule also allows for greater focus by 53% according to Forbes.
Does our team affect our productivity?
- An employee is often interrupted every three minutes and five seconds.
- … and a single distraction can waste 4.8% of the total workday.
- Once distracted, it then takes on average 23 minutes to get refocused after an interruption.
What drives workplace productivity?
- 34% of employees consider collaboration as the number one motivator for coming into the office.
- For 77% of employees, it’s not just the general collaboration that makes a difference, but instead having their immediate team in the office at the same time as them.
How AI improves workplace productivity
- AI usage is 242% higher in highly productive workers.
- By automating tasks, 77% of employees say their productivity would greatly improve.
- Those who do choose to use automation can save 3.6 hours per week.
Remote vs hybrid vs In-office working
- Work-from-home employees are 52% less likely to take time off work.
- For those working remotely, 21% report being burned out.
- Besides burnout, 65% of remote workers actually report being able to manage work-related stress better at home.
- According to Forbes, productivity levels are up when working from home, with 13% reporting a performance increase due to a combination of fewer sick days, and a more convenient, quieter place to work.
- Alongside fewer sick days and a nicer work environment, 26% of employees say that their productivity is increased simply by having no commute.
With a mix of office days and hybrid working, our team are certainly masters in finding the pockets of productive working.
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