Top 2 Benefits of Remote Work are Commute-Related; Only One Disadvantage Cited by Half of Respondents Also Revealed
LASSIC's 'Telework/Remote Work Research Institute' surveyed 1,005 remote workers on the pros and cons of remote work. The top benefits were commute-related, while 'reduced face-to-face communication' was the only disadvantage cited by over half of respondents. The perception of disadvantages varied significantly by work style.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 7, 2026 at 19:13
- 🔍 Collected: May 7, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 8, 2026 at 02:58 (16h 27m after Collected)
LASSIC Co., Ltd.'s web media 'Telework/Remote Work Research Institute (Teleremo Soken)' conducted a 'Survey on the Benefits and Disadvantages of Remote Work' targeting 1,005 working professionals with remote work experience. The most frequently chosen benefit was 'effective use of commute time' at 71.0%, while the most frequently chosen disadvantage was 'reduced face-to-face communication' at 52.4%, the only item among 13 to exceed half. When viewed by work style, the selection rate for 'feeling no particular disadvantages' was 22.9% for full remote workers compared to 8.6% for full office workers, a difference of approximately 2.7 times, indicating that the perception of disadvantages tends to diminish with lower frequency of office attendance.
Summary
'Effective use of commute time' at 71.0% and 'no commute fatigue/stress' at 67.5% were the top two items, with commute-related aspects dominating the benefits.
The most frequently chosen disadvantage was 'reduced face-to-face communication' at 52.4%, the only item among 13 to exceed half.
When viewed by work style, the selection rate for 'feeling no particular disadvantages' was 22.9% for full remote workers and 8.6% for full office workers, showing a difference of approximately 2.7 times.
Survey Overview
Survey Name
Teleremo Soken 'Survey on the Benefits and Disadvantages of Remote Work'
Survey Period
February 25, 2026 - February 27, 2026
Survey Method
Internet survey
Target Audience
Working men and women aged 20-65 who have experienced telework/remote work
Valid Responses
n=1,005
*Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding to the second decimal place.
*All questions in this survey allowed multiple responses.
Survey Results
A survey was conducted targeting 1,005 men and women nationwide who have experienced remote work (working from home/telework). They were asked to select multiple responses regarding the benefits and disadvantages they feel about remote work.
Top 2 Benefits of Remote Work are Commute-Related, Chosen by Around 70%
Looking at the overall tabulation of perceived benefits of remote work, the highest selection rate was 'effective use of commute time' at 71.0%. This was followed by 'no commute fatigue/stress' at 67.5%, with both commute-related items exceeding 60%. 'Ability to work at my own pace' was 48.4%, a difference of about 20 percentage points from the top two items.
For items ranked 4th and below, three items were in the early 40% range: 'no need to worry about clothing or appearance' at 41.9%, 'can work without overexerting oneself even on sick days' at 41.2%, and 'can work regardless of weather' at 40.1%. Items ranked 7th and below continued in the 30% range: 'can work in an environment conducive to concentration' at 31.3% and 'can save on expenses such as lunch' at 30.9%. 'Feeling no particular benefits' was 4.6%.
[Figure 1] Perceived Benefits of Remote Work (Overall, Descending Order)
Question: Please select all the benefits you feel about remote work (working from home/telework).
'Reduced Face-to-Face Communication' is the Only Disadvantage to Reach Over Half
Looking at the perceived disadvantages of remote work, the top item was 'reduced face-to-face communication' at 52.4%. This was the only item among 13 to exceed half.
This was followed by 'lack of exercise' at 40.1% and 'blurring of work-life boundaries' at 39.6%. Furthermore, 'increased personal burden for utilities and communication costs' was 36.4%, and 'difficulty feeling team unity' was 30.9%. There was a difference of about 12 percentage points between the top item's 52.4% and the second item's 40.1%.
'Feeling no particular disadvantages' was 11.3%, which is about 2.5 times the level of 'feeling no particular benefits' at 4.6% seen in the previous chapter. This difference will be examined in a later chapter by work style.
[Figure 2] Perceived Disadvantages of Remote Work (Overall, Descending Order)
Question: Please select all the disadvantages you feel about remote work (working from home/telework).
22.9% of Full Remote Workers 'Feel No Particular Disadvantages'; Problem Recognition Varies by Work Style
When viewed by work style, the selection rate for 'feeling no particular disadvantages' was 22.9% for full remote workers, 9.5% for hybrid workers, and 8.6% for full office workers. The selection rate for full remote workers was approximately 2.7 times that of full office workers.
On the other hand, 'reduced face-to-face communication,' which was the top item overall, showed 36.1% for full remote workers, 52.0% for hybrid workers, and 59.6% for full office workers when viewed by work style. A tendency was observed for the selection rate to be higher with higher frequency of office attendance, with a difference of about 23 percentage points between full remote workers and full office workers.
Summary
'Effective use of commute time' at 71.0% and 'no commute fatigue/stress' at 67.5% were the top two items, with commute-related aspects dominating the benefits.
The most frequently chosen disadvantage was 'reduced face-to-face communication' at 52.4%, the only item among 13 to exceed half.
When viewed by work style, the selection rate for 'feeling no particular disadvantages' was 22.9% for full remote workers and 8.6% for full office workers, showing a difference of approximately 2.7 times.
Survey Overview
Survey Name
Teleremo Soken 'Survey on the Benefits and Disadvantages of Remote Work'
Survey Period
February 25, 2026 - February 27, 2026
Survey Method
Internet survey
Target Audience
Working men and women aged 20-65 who have experienced telework/remote work
Valid Responses
n=1,005
*Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding to the second decimal place.
*All questions in this survey allowed multiple responses.
Survey Results
A survey was conducted targeting 1,005 men and women nationwide who have experienced remote work (working from home/telework). They were asked to select multiple responses regarding the benefits and disadvantages they feel about remote work.
Top 2 Benefits of Remote Work are Commute-Related, Chosen by Around 70%
Looking at the overall tabulation of perceived benefits of remote work, the highest selection rate was 'effective use of commute time' at 71.0%. This was followed by 'no commute fatigue/stress' at 67.5%, with both commute-related items exceeding 60%. 'Ability to work at my own pace' was 48.4%, a difference of about 20 percentage points from the top two items.
For items ranked 4th and below, three items were in the early 40% range: 'no need to worry about clothing or appearance' at 41.9%, 'can work without overexerting oneself even on sick days' at 41.2%, and 'can work regardless of weather' at 40.1%. Items ranked 7th and below continued in the 30% range: 'can work in an environment conducive to concentration' at 31.3% and 'can save on expenses such as lunch' at 30.9%. 'Feeling no particular benefits' was 4.6%.
[Figure 1] Perceived Benefits of Remote Work (Overall, Descending Order)
Question: Please select all the benefits you feel about remote work (working from home/telework).
'Reduced Face-to-Face Communication' is the Only Disadvantage to Reach Over Half
Looking at the perceived disadvantages of remote work, the top item was 'reduced face-to-face communication' at 52.4%. This was the only item among 13 to exceed half.
This was followed by 'lack of exercise' at 40.1% and 'blurring of work-life boundaries' at 39.6%. Furthermore, 'increased personal burden for utilities and communication costs' was 36.4%, and 'difficulty feeling team unity' was 30.9%. There was a difference of about 12 percentage points between the top item's 52.4% and the second item's 40.1%.
'Feeling no particular disadvantages' was 11.3%, which is about 2.5 times the level of 'feeling no particular benefits' at 4.6% seen in the previous chapter. This difference will be examined in a later chapter by work style.
[Figure 2] Perceived Disadvantages of Remote Work (Overall, Descending Order)
Question: Please select all the disadvantages you feel about remote work (working from home/telework).
22.9% of Full Remote Workers 'Feel No Particular Disadvantages'; Problem Recognition Varies by Work Style
When viewed by work style, the selection rate for 'feeling no particular disadvantages' was 22.9% for full remote workers, 9.5% for hybrid workers, and 8.6% for full office workers. The selection rate for full remote workers was approximately 2.7 times that of full office workers.
On the other hand, 'reduced face-to-face communication,' which was the top item overall, showed 36.1% for full remote workers, 52.0% for hybrid workers, and 59.6% for full office workers when viewed by work style. A tendency was observed for the selection rate to be higher with higher frequency of office attendance, with a difference of about 23 percentage points between full remote workers and full office workers.