A study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sheds light on the relationship between remote work and productivity. Analyzing 61 industries across the private sector, the study found a positive correlation between the rise in remote work and total factor productivity, even after accounting for pre-pandemic trends. This report confirms the findings of a comprehensive May 2025 report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office titled “Telework: Private Sector Stakeholder and Expert Views,” which also presents compelling evidence that today’s return-to-office mandates may be misguided.