A shift to remote work amid the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in higher productivity but longer working hours for most Singaporeans, a new study has revealed.
Although 74 percent of Singaporeans agree that they have been more productive working from home, the increase in productivity did not necessarily lead to working fewer hours, Limelight Networks said in a report that explores the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on companies and technological infrastructure.
Some 44 percent of respondents in Singapore said they are most likely to be working longer hours since the shift to remote work, while 43 percent said they are working the same amount as before, the report, published on Friday, said.
The study was based on responses from 1,000 professionals across India, Japan, Singapore and South Korea who have worked from home during the pandemic.
Minimizing Disruptions
Juggling multiple demands from work and home was the most common factor affecting productivity, and was cited by 66 percent of respondents in Singapore. The most common frustration was lag and delays during video conferences and video calls, cited by 48 percent of respondents.
At the same time, 32 percent of Singapore respondents said they were keen to work from home permanently, and another 51 percent expressed a desire for flexibility to work from home occasionally.
As such, the report recommended addressing concerns such as network issues, latency when streaming or downloading content, as well as disruptions in the home office environment.
