What helps keep you motivated when you are working from home?

While some Americans have returned to their offices full-time, almost every sector has seen lasting change in where and how employees work. According to the American Psychological Association’s 2021 Work and Well-being Survey, American workers across the board saw heightened rates of burnout in 2021, and 79% of employees had experienced work-related stress in the month before the survey. Nearly 3 in 5 employees reported negative impacts of work-related stress, including lack of interest, motivation, or energy.

We recently surveyed over 500 working Americans and asked them, “What helps keep you motivated when you are working from home?” Across all groups surveyed taking walks, music and flexibility are key motivators when working from home. 

Taken together, the results of this survey show us that the benefits of working from home are based in flexibility and freedom to choose how and when employees spend time and energy. Look for employee experience leaders to continue reinforcing these benefits over the coming year to create and retain happy and impactful teams.