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Sorry, You’re on Mute: The Top Challenges of Working From Home
The Briefing
- The majority of full-time employees in the U.S. are currently working from home. As a result, more people than ever are using video conferencing to communicate with coworkers
- While a third of people surveyed prefer video conferencing over teleconferencing, technical difficulties and virtual etiquette are a major pain point among remote workers
- Being interrupted or talked over is the top complaint, followed by background distractions and audio issues
The Top Work From Home Challenges
In 2020, people are using video meetings 50% more than they did before COVID-19.
According to a recent survey by Owl Labs, this shift to video conferencing has been both good and challenging—while 79% of survey respondents believe video conferencing is just as productive (if not, more productive) than in-person meetings, many of the struggles remote workers face are related to video conferencing issues:
| Challenge | % of Respondents |
|---|---|
| Being interrupted or talked over | 62% |
| Background distractions from other participants | 59% |
| Audio quality in video conferencing | 57% |
| Staying focused | 57% |
| Video quality in video conferencing | 56% |
| Internet speed / connectivity | 52% |
| Meeting setup | 50% |
Because of these challenges, 80% of respondents believe there should be at least one day a week with no virtual meetings.
Working From Home is Worth the Struggle
Despite the challenges that come with remote work, 77% of respondents believe that, when COVID is over, the option to work from home would make them happier.
Why? Money could be a big factor—people are saving approximately $500 per month by working from home.
But remote workers aren’t just saving money, they’re also saving time. By working remotely, employees save an average of 40 minutes per day on their typical commute—that’s 3 hours and 20 minutes a week!
Clearly, the struggles of working from home are worth it—half of the respondents say they would not return to a job that doesn’t offer remote work after COVID-19.
»Want to learn more about how companies and employees are adjusting to WFH Life? Read our full-length article: How People and Companies Feel About Working Remotely
Where does this data come from?
Source: State of Remote Work 2020
Note: This is the 4th annual “State of Remote Work” report by Owl Labs
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The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023
This infographic lists 10 of the longest range EVs currently for sale in the U.S. in 2023. The Lucid Air takes first place at 516 miles.
The Briefing
- EV models with over 300 miles (480 km) of range are becoming more common in the United States
- The Lucid Air (Grand Touring trim) has the highest EPA range at 516 miles (830 km)
The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023
Range anxiety is frequently cited as one of the biggest turnoffs of electric vehicles (EVs).
Even as recent as 2021, the average range of an EV was just 217 miles (349 km), falling significantly short from the average gas car’s range of 413 miles (665 km). Thankfully, as this infographic shows, EVs with over 300 miles of range are becoming more common.
Below are the top 10 EVs for 2023, ranked by their EPA combined driving range. For further context, we’ve also included price. These values are for the specific trim that achieves the stated range. In some cases, more expensive trims are available but have a lower range (e.g. Tesla Plaid).
| Model | EPA Combined Driving Range | Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Lucid Air | 516 mi (830 km) | $138,000 |
| Tesla Model S | 405 mi (652 km) | $84,990 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 361 mi (581 km) | $45,500 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 358 mi (576 km) | $55,990 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | 350 mi (563 km) | $104,400 |
| Tesla Model X | 348 mi (560 km) | $94,990 |
| Tesla Model Y | 330 mi (531 km) | $52,990 |
| GMC Hummer EV Pickup | 329 mi (529 km) | $110,295 |
| Rivian R1T | 328 mi (528 km) | $74,800 |
| BMW iX | 324 mi (521 km) | $87,100 |
*Most recent prices available as of April 2023
Note that the EV market is rapidly evolving, and the data in this table has a limited shelf life. For example, Rivian is releasing a battery option dubbed the “Max pack” which promises up to 400 miles, but is not yet EPA rated.
Where Does This Data Come From?
Source: Car and Driver (range), manufacturer websites (price)
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