Will remote work take off fully in the Asia Pacific? (Infographic)
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many big tech companies, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft, have announced their plans to make remote work a permanent part of how they operate.
Several startups have followed suit, looking to reap the benefits of having a remote team, namely cost-savings and access to a larger pool of talent.
In Asia Pacific, this has led to a larger question: Is remote work here to stay or is it just a side effect of the pandemic? Here’s a closer look at the phenomenon in the region.

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