Canadians average more work-from-home days than any country, global survey finds

a year ago

Canadians average the highest number of remote workdays globally at 1.9 days per week.
The survey included 16,000 college/university graduates across 40 countries, not representing all workers.
English-speaking countries (Canada, U.K., U.S., Australia, etc.) lead in remote work frequency (1.5-2 days/week).
Greece, China, Japan, and South Korea ranked lowest for remote work.
Remote work declined in 2023 but stabilized in 2024-25.
Parents are more likely to use hybrid work models; non-parents prefer fully remote or onsite.
Women with children have a slightly higher preference for remote work.
81% of Canadians in a 2024 survey viewed remote work positively, with 66% citing productivity gains.
Only 15% of respondents preferred predominantly on-site work.
Remote work was linked to increased creativity, happiness, and a 4.5% productivity rise in Canada’s public sector (2019-2023).

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