The bar chart outlines the reasons why male and female workers prefer to work remotely in their houses in 2023. Overall, it is clear that the most noticeable difference was taking care of their children among women and men employees. Furthermore, saving their time had by far the highest figures for both, while the levels for improving productivity were significantly lower.
Looking at the highest figures in detail, saving time is the popular reason, which is allocated to 50% and 60% among men and women, respectively, in 2023. This was more than double figures in improving productivity, which is equal to 20% and 30% chosen by men and women, respectively. Moreover, females highly prefer to stay at home and manage their children compared to males, which is approximately 2 times higher. (40% males and 70% for females).
Turning to the remaining reasons, improving productivity showed the smallest figures, 20% and 30% among men and women employees, respectively in 2023. While developing the professional and personal life balance observed, 40% and 50%, respectively, in 2023.
