The working landscape is changing globally, with the trend of moving work and people out of the main office increasing steadily in recent years according to a recent report by Regus. Some 70% of respondents globally reported that they are seeing more remote workers compared to five years ago.
In addition, 73% of respondents globally also highlighted a growing trend for more outsourcing, which may be seen as driving an increase in freelance and contract work. Some 78% of Hong Kong respondents, 84% of China respondents and 85% of Taiwan respondents shared the same opinion.
Introducing or increasing the use of instant messaging also contributed to the change of work habits. Some 64% respondents globally indicated that they have introduced or increased use of work instant messaging. In fact, the percentage in the East is much higher than in the West.
Michael Ormiston, Country Manager, Regus Hong Kong commented, “Working habits are changing radically, as increasing numbers of people across the globe use instant messaging at work. The flexible nature of this new working style requires an equally flexible take on location with third-party, professional locations providing a cost-effective solution to changing needs.”
“There are many reasons for this change, but certainly it suits as many businesses as it does business people, with both sides increasingly looking for more flexibility than the traditional full-time work contract may afford.”
Paul Arkwright
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