Report: Baby boomers most likely to prefer flexible, remote work
Less than a quarter of baby boomers support in-office work, the study found.
What is the baby boomers' preference for work arrangements?
A study by Fiverr found that 40% of baby boomers prefer working remotely, either from home or other locations. In contrast, less than a quarter of baby boomers support in-office work, making them the demographic least likely to want to work in a private or shared office.
How do baby boomers compare to other generations in remote work preference?
The study revealed that 40% of baby boomers support remote work, while 32% of Gen X and 29% of millennials expressed a preference for working remotely. This indicates that baby boomers are more inclined towards flexible work arrangements than younger generations.
What are the implications of baby boomers' work preferences for employers?
Employers should take into account that a significant portion of baby boomers prefer flexible work options. To attract and retain diverse talent, organizations may need to shift their focus from traditional working hours to prioritizing skills and output, especially as many employees are willing to leave if full-time office mandates are enforced.

Report: Baby boomers most likely to prefer flexible, remote work
published by Reliance Infosystems
Reliance Infosystems Group is a Microsoft Advanced Specialization Partner with Solutions Partner designations in Modern Work, Digital & App Innovation, Infrastructure and Data and AI. The group is championing business transformation for major verticals Across MEA, UK, US and Canada. We are focused on helping enterprise and midsize businesses transform their core operations to become agile, scalable and simplified by leveraging the expansive technology innovations, speed, reduced cost and unparallel flexibility resident in Microsoft Cloud. Our future-geared approach to Microsoft Cloud practices won us both the 2017, 2021 and currently 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Nigeria and Botswana