Eleven percent reported remote work arrangements had increased greatly, while 22 percent said they had increased somewhat. The biggest group was the 57 percent reporting no change. Three percent said remote work had decreased somewhat at their companies and 1 percent said it had decreased greatly. Another 7 percent reported the question did not apply or that they had no remote work arrangements

Accountemps provided five recommendations to employers for dealing with remote workers.
*Keep remote workers in the loop on the latest news about the department and company. Don't rely solely on email: Schedule regular calls and in-person meetings.
*Ensure offsite employees have the necessary resources, including appropriate network access.
*Establish expectations and guidelines at the outset so you can monitor the arrangement and adjust as necessary.
*Work with your information technology personnel to set up the requisite security protocols.
*To ensure remote workers continue to feel connected to the group, include them in team activities and recognize their accomplishments in front of their colleagues.

The company also had tips for employees in the same areas of communication, resources, planning, security and camaraderie.
*Provide frequent status updates to the boss on key projects, and look for opportunities to interact with your manager and colleagues.
*If you are using your own computer and phone system, make sure your equipment is up-to-date. You should be as productive working remotely as you are in the office.
*Anticipate potential concerns your employer may have about an offsite work arrangement and be prepared to discuss how you plan to handle them.
*Ensure your computer and other equipment are safeguarded by the company against security threats.
*Try to join group activities, from offsite trainings to department celebrations, as much as possible. Seek input from coworkers when brainstorming, and volunteer to assist them when they need help.