For knowledge workers, location flexibility significantly improves outcomes related to innovation, wellbeing, burnout, and perceptions of organizational culture, according to the 2022 State of Teams report from work management company Atlassian.
The research consisted of responses from 1710 knowledge workers across Australia and the U.S., between 21 and 65 years old, operating in teams. The sample comprised 43% women and 57% men.
The main findings outlined that teams have an equal shot at success regardless of where they work, with the improved outcomes regarding wellbeing and innovation creating a ripple effect that yields even more favorable outcomes.