GREENWOOD, Ind. – Aspire Economic Development and Chamber Alliance of Johnson County said that a recent study of daytime population in Greenwood revealed more of the city’s residents are working from home than prior to the pandemic, reflecting the popularity of remote working.
One-half of the respondents currently work from home and 85% of those workers say they will continue to do so.
Aspire reported those working from home appreciate the decreased commute time, the easy access to local amenities, and more family time. Respondents working from home are also spending their time and money closer to their homes, including dining out more and utilizing local parks and trails.
The survey also showed that 88% of respondents who do not currently work from home believe they will do so in the future which shows a desire to embrace remote working as a permanent work style.