Shift to Full-Time Remote Work is Well-Received, But Confidence in Company Business Strategy Wanes, According to the 2020 Impact of Behavioral Drives in a Remote Workplace Report
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Companies may have been forced into full-time remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but despite the lack of choice in the matter, employees are responding well. But the 2020 Impact of Behavioral Drives in a Remote Workplace Report, conducted by talent optimization leader The Predictive Index, reveals differing responses once respondents are grouped by personality type. “Business leaders who analyze behavioral drives in this new remote environment can make changes proactively to enjoy a more productive and engaged workforce—leveraging the foundation of talent optimization: people data,” said Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index. Forty-seven percent of behavioral profiles reported feeling less confident in their company’s business strategy than they were before going remote, underscoring the importance of frequent and transparent communication during times of change. Other key findings from the report include: From a talent optimization standpoint, another theme emerged: Influencing and engaging employees looks different when working remotely.