IBM recently made headlines for dismantling its policy that allowed remote work. The technology giant was following in the footsteps of Yahoo Inc., which in 2013 also called its employees back to the office, saying it was needed for better speed and efficiency. At Peak Support, we believe working remotely is here to stay. It allows us to hire and work with some of the smartest people around the world, whether they sit in an office or not. Some of the best workers are increasingly demanding flexible schedules. Employees who work from home are more productive and less likely to quit, according to a study by Stanford University Professor Nicholas Bloom.

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