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Atlanta ranked 1st in our analysis for the coworking density metric with 22 coworking spaces per 100k residents.
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Another metric that pushed Atlanta to the top was public Wi-Fi density ranking 1st with 30 per 100K population. Also, almost 30% of the city’s working population telecommutes – coming in the 7th spot for this metric.
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The Big Peach is a prime destination not just for remote work, but also for its variety of leisure options – with 679 entertainment establishments per 100K residents (taking 1st spot in our top 10).
Finally at a safe distance from the first (and even the last) lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, we might dare say that the much-talked-about “new normal” is now here. By this August, 13% of full-time employees were fully remote, and 30% were working in a hybrid arrangement according to the latest issue of WFH Research’s Survey of Working Arrangements and Attitudes. Now, it looks like companies — as well as entire industries around the world — have adopted remote or hybrid work not just as a trend or a temporary measure, but as the default framework for at least some of their activities.
While being able to work from anywhere is literally what remote work is all about, the reality is that some cities offer a more conducive environment for efficient remote or hybrid work than others.
To that end, an ideal telecommuting hub should offer essential remote work infrastructure and a culture that embraces flexibility, all while ensuring a balanced lifestyle. It should also minimize commute time and maximize productivity and overall quality of life.
So, for a fair comparison, we considered various factors that influence remote work and how people can reap its benefits in their personal lives. Specifically, we explored 11 key metrics grouped into four categories — remote work, economy, connectivity and infrastructure. These included the share of remote workers, the availability of coworking spaces, the…
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