ASE Releases Workplace Flexibility Survey Results – A Majority of Employers Now Offer Remote Work
Troy, MI – July 28, 2023 --- ASE, one of the nation’s oldest
and largest employer associations, has released its 2023 Workplace Flexibility
Survey. The survey examines the current
work arrangements offered by Michigan employers. Data shows that the most common flexible work
arrangement offered is remote work.
The results were released by ASE President & CEO, Mary
E. Corrado. “The pandemic has clearly changed the mindset
and expectations around where work gets done. Employers are still navigating
how to address employee expectations and all the challenges and opportunities
that come with remote work,” stated Corrado.
Highlights of the ASE 2023 Workplace Flexibility Survey include:
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Out of the 177 companies surveyed, 145 (82%)
offer the opportunity for remote work, 106 (64%) offer flexible hours, 103 (58%)
offer non-mandated personal leaves of absence, and 42 (24%) offer paid parental
leave.
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Of those companies that maintain remote work, data
shows that for the majority of the companies, organizational leadership has authority
over determining the eligibility (73%) and number of days remote (67%). In addition, the manager has the authority to
determine the specific days worked in-person (62%).
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Of those companies that offer remote work, 42% allow
at least two days per week and 28% provide at least three days per week, when
mandated by organizational leadership. 32%
of companies have varying requirements for the number of days of in-person work
when mandated by the manager.
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When it comes to eligibility for remote work, companies
reported that the following groups are eligible: executive/senior management (90%),
managerial/supervisory (85%), professional (89%), administrative/technician
(57%). All 16 of the companies with production union employees reported they
are ineligible for remote work.
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Regarding the costs that companies cover for
remote workers, 87% supply a laptop/computer, 46% cover office supplies, and
28% cover printer/ink. It is uncommon
for the remaining items, internet service and office furniture, to be covered,
whether fully or partially.
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Of those companies that offer paid parental
leave, 5.9 is the average number of weeks allotted, whereas 5 is the median.
Background information on the ASE 2023 Workplace
Flexibility Survey
177 organizations from across Michigan participated.
Organizations with 1-100 employees made up approximately 44% of the survey
sample, while organizations with between 101-500 employees represented nearly 41%
of the sample. The remaining 15% of the sample came from organizations with
more than 500 employees. A variety of
industries have been represented in the survey, with durable goods
manufacturing (42.9%) leading the pack. Trades and services (22.6%) were the
second-largest industry representation.
Full survey results are available free of charge to ASE
members. Non-members can purchase the full report for $825. Request to purchase here.
About ASE
ASE is Michigan’s trusted partner for Everything HR. ASE is a
non-profit, membership organization – everything we do is based on the needs of
members and to drive the success of their organizations and help them THRIVE. ASE strengthens organization's HR departments by offering member benefits and discounted services that span the entire employee lifecycle including recruitment, development, and retention while minimizing compliance risk. We provide our members guidance through new legislation and workplace issues such as those that occurred with the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about ASE at www.aseonline.org.
