2025 State of the Workplace: Workforce Trends & Productivity Benchmarks

Fourth annual report explores the latest workplace trends and benchmarks, including productivity, engagement, location and emerging technology findings.

By Productivity Lab

Mar 11, 2025 / 2 min read

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Discover strategies to understand and harness productivity savings to create business cost reduction, including effective techniques to enhance productivity.

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Explore the significance of productivity in the workplace, what contributes to a productive work environment and eight ways to foster such an environment.

Mar 14, 2025 / 10 min read

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Discover key strategies to ensure your business will thrive in the future of remote and hybrid work in this article.

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Explore growth strategies for 2025 business growth through strategic workforce planning and investments in your workforce.

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Feb 27, 2025 / 7 min read

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Smarter RTO Decisions: A Data-Driven Approach for CEOs

Discover how CEOs can make smarter RTO decisions using data-driven insights to optimize employee productivity and engagement.

Feb 25, 2025 / 5 min read

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Feb 24, 2025 / 7 min read

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Feb 21, 2025 / 6 min read

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Feb 14, 2025 / 8 min read

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How to Set Employee Expectations for Remote Work

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Feb 12, 2025 / 6 min read

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2025 State of the Workplace: Workforce Trends & Productivity Benchmarks

Workforce Strategy 101: Key Elements and Implementation Tips

What is Multifactor Productivity and How to Measure It

What are Productivity Savings and How to Achieve Them

How to Create a Productive Work Environment: 8 Ways

How to Prepare for the Future of Remote and Hybrid Work

9 Tips for More Productive Meetings

Driving Growth With Strategic Workforce Investments In 2025

Why You Need an AI Workplace Policy and How to Create One

Smarter RTO Decisions: A Data-Driven Approach for CEOs

7 Types of Software for Employees that Work From Home

How Do Companies Monitor Remote Workers? 5 Methods for 2025

6 Ways Benchmarking Can Improve Business Performance

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7 Types of Software for Employees that Work From Home

How Do Companies Monitor Remote Workers? 5 Methods for 2025

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