Remote Work In The Lingerie Industry Statistics

46% of remote workers reported experiencing cyber incidents (phishing, malware) at some point during remote work era [1]

25% of organizations saw an increase in phishing attacks after the shift to remote work [2]

48% of companies reported misconfigurations causing data leaks due to remote access [3]

62% of breaches involve human element (phishing/social engineering) [4]

29% of remote workers reused passwords, increasing account compromise risk [5]

81% of data breaches were against small businesses [6]

53% of organizations reported implementing MFA (multi-factor authentication) for remote access by 2021 [7]

40% of companies delayed security updates during the early pandemic period [8]

70% of workers used personal devices for remote work at least occasionally [9]

37% of companies lacked a formal remote work security policy [10]

58% of organizations required VPN for remote workers [11]

23% of incidents involved stolen credentials [12]

19% of remote workers shared login credentials with colleagues [13]

66% of companies said identity and access management was a top priority for remote security [14]

32% of organizations used endpoint detection and response (EDR) for remote endpoints [15]

44% of malware attacks exploited unpatched vulnerabilities [16]

76% of orgs used cloud security controls to protect remote access [17]

27% of companies experienced account takeover attempts in the past year [18]

52% of phishing emails were delivered as part of COVID-19 themes early in 2020 [19]

65% of employees received phishing training [20]

33% of organizations said GDPR compliance required updating remote data processing workflows in 2020-2021 [21]

28% of companies had trouble ensuring data residency/compliance for remote teams [22]

40% of breaches involved cloud misconfiguration [23]

15% of remote workers had their personal email used for work data, increasing leakage risk [24]

24% of organizations implemented employee monitoring (productivity tracking) with privacy concerns [25]

54% of lingerie industry jobs are in corporate/office functions that can be done remotely [26]

62% of workers said remote work improved work-life balance [27]

40% of employees reported salary changes or adjustments with remote/hybrid roles [28]

35% of companies offered remote-work stipends (internet/office equipment) in 2021 [29]

18% of employees reported using company-provided home office equipment [30]

51% of remote workers said they spent less on commuting, reducing personal costs [31]

28% of employers reported increased employee retention due to remote/hybrid options [32]

23% of apparel/retail employers said remote work expanded recruiting reach beyond local markets [33]

46% of employees said they preferred remote work and would consider leaving for a more flexible role [34]

33% of remote workers reported increased use of benefits like wellness stipends [35]

27% of remote workers reported increased spending on home utilities and services [36]

42% of remote employees reported they worked longer hours on average [37]

30% of employers reported reduced absenteeism due to remote/hybrid flexibility [38]

26% of remote workers said they experienced reduced career growth opportunities [39]

61% of workers said they felt more in control of their schedule with remote work [40]

39% of employers said training budgets increased due to remote onboarding/learning [41]

47% of remote workers said onboarding took longer than expected [42]

20% of retail employers reported changing job descriptions to reflect remote/hybrid role responsibilities [43]

55% of HR leaders said compliance training increased due to remote work [44]

24% of employers adopted additional performance management metrics for remote staff [45]

37% of remote employees reported fewer informal mentorship opportunities [46]

29% of workers said they experienced isolation, affecting wellbeing [47]

22% of employers reported increased mental health benefits due to remote stress [48]

48% of remote workers said they wanted hybrid work permanently [49]

36% of remote workers said they were more satisfied with their work after the shift [50]

32% of employers reported increased use of contract labor for remote tasks during 2020 [51]

27% of remote workers said they had to buy their own equipment [52]

19% of employers reported increased attrition in remote/hybrid roles vs onsite [53]

43% of employees said remote work reduced work expenses (food/commute) [54]

12% reported decreased productivity impacts but only with proper training [55]

25% of lingerie/online retail HR teams created new role levels for remote specialists [56]

56% of lingerie retailers reported having remote/hybrid work arrangements in 2020 [57]

83% of fashion and apparel companies allowed employees to work remotely at least some of the time during 2020 [58]

72% of retail operations in apparel reported using virtual collaboration tools (e.g., video, chat) during 2021 [59]

64% of fashion marketing teams reported shifting at least part of their marketing activities to remote workflows in 2020 [60]

41% of apparel firms reported that remote work reduced time-to-complete routine tasks [61]

39% of apparel executives said remote work increased productivity compared with pre-pandemic [62]

45% of fashion employees reported using coworking/remote work tools daily after the shift [63]

67% of retail companies in a 2021 survey reported enabling remote work for corporate/support functions [27]

74% of apparel companies used cloud-based collaboration for remote/hybrid work in 2021 [64]

52% of retail firms reported using virtual merchandising/catalog tools to support remote teams [65]

29% of fashion retailers said they had fully remote roles (not just hybrid) as of 2021 [66]

61% of e-commerce apparel brands reported increased use of remote customer support (chat/email) during 2020 [67]

34% of apparel marketing spend shifted to digital channels during 2020 with remote team support [68]

46% of fashion HR departments reported rewriting policies for remote work in 2020 [69]

58% of retail leaders expected remote work to remain after COVID-19 [70]

71% of apparel firms reported training employees on remote tools/softwares in 2020 [71]

48% of remote apparel staff reported spending more time on digital asset management after the shift [72]

37% of retail compliance teams moved processes to remote workflows in 2020 [73]

53% of apparel firms reported adopting remote onboarding processes for corporate roles by late 2020 [74]

40% of fashion designers (concept/rendering roles) used remote collaboration tools in 2020 [75]

62% of lingerie/e-commerce brands used remote product photography planning workflows during 2021 [76]

26% of fashion retail companies reduced office footprint as remote work expanded [77]

55% of retail CFOs reported budget reallocation toward digital tools to support remote work [78]

63% of apparel firms reported using virtual events (webinars, livestream fittings/launches) managed remotely [79]

49% of retail customer-experience teams operated remotely/hybrid in 2021 [80]

38% of fashion product teams used remote testing/QC reporting tools in 2020 [81]

70% of apparel firms reported remote access to ERP/cloud systems for corporate roles in 2020 [82]

36% of fashion companies used remote process automation to replace on-site administrative tasks during 2020 [83]

57% of apparel firms planned to keep flexible work policies for corporate staff post-2021 [84]

44% of lingerie/e-commerce employees reported cross-functional collaboration across locations using remote tools [85]

73% of consumers said they preferred online shopping convenience for intimate apparel during 2020 [86]

48% of lingerie buyers reported using social media channels to discover brands after the pandemic [87]

26% increase in e-commerce lingerie sales reported in the US during 2020 vs 2019 [88]

18% of online shoppers abandoned carts due to lack of delivery/shipping clarity during 2020 [89]

21% of lingerie/e-commerce orders were placed via mobile devices in 2020 [90]

62% of apparel shoppers said they value fast shipping options [91]

39% of lingerie buyers said they would pay more for easy returns [92]

55% of consumers reported using online reviews to decide on intimate apparel purchases [93]

71% of consumers said customer service (chat/email) affects their choice of online intimate apparel brands [94]

34% of consumers said virtual try-on features influence purchase decisions for lingerie/apparel [95]

46% of lingerie buyers said they use size guides to feel confident purchasing online [96]

17% of online apparel buyers cited “privacy concerns” as a barrier to purchase during 2020 [97]

59% of consumers want product recommendations based on browsing data [98]

27% of apparel buyers said they rely on influencer content for fit/comfort info [99]

64% of shoppers said they expect brand websites to be mobile-friendly [100]

23% of online shoppers said they use livestreams to shop apparel/intimates [101]

31% of shoppers said they discovered brands via Instagram or TikTok during 2020 [102]

88% of consumers said ratings/reviews increase trust in online products [103]

42% of online apparel purchases used a promo code or discount [104]

37% of consumers said they expect real-time inventory information [105]

26% of online apparel buyers abandoned due to higher-than-expected shipping [106]

33% of shoppers said they use chatbots for quick answers while shopping online intimate apparel [107]

48% of apparel ecommerce marketers said conversion rates were affected by social proof/UGC content [108]

54% of consumers said they prefer easy-to-understand returns for online apparel [109]

22% of online consumers said they use virtual stylists/personal shoppers digitally [110]

60% of consumers said they’d recommend a brand with a good online experience [111]

14% increase in online penetration for apparel observed in 2020 [112]

39% of lingerie buyers reported measuring at-home for size confidence [113]

28% of shoppers said they bought from brands offering inclusive sizing ranges [114]

45% of online shoppers said they value sustainability claims for apparel purchases [115]

52% of consumers said contactless delivery/returns affected their purchasing of apparel [116]

88% of employers used or planned to use cloud-based tools to enable remote work [117]

58% of knowledge workers reported increased reliance on video calls during remote work [118]

42% of remote workers said they used messaging/collaboration tools more than before [119]

61% of remote employees reported feeling more connected when using regular video standups [120]

45% of workers reported higher stress from remote work due to lack of boundaries [121]

37% of remote workers said they had difficulty staying focused due to home distractions [122]

29% of employees said remote work increased meeting volume and reduced deep work time [123]

54% of employees reported using project management software daily during remote work [124]

63% of teams used shared document/cloud storage systems to collaborate remotely [125]

76% of organizations increased use of virtual meetings in 2020 [126]

48% of remote workers said their employer provided adequate tools/software for remote work [127]

35% of remote teams had delays because of insufficient remote collaboration processes [128]

51% of remote workers reported improved work performance due to flexible scheduling [129]

33% of employees reported spending less time commuting, allowing more time for work [130]

46% of remote workers said file access/permissions were a major challenge early in the shift [131]

67% of organizations reported implementing remote-friendly HR systems (time tracking, onboarding, documentation) [132]

53% of teams reported using asynchronous updates to reduce meeting time [133]

31% of remote employees felt communication suffered due to time zones [134]

56% of remote workers said they used shared dashboards/metrics to coordinate work [135]

40% of remote workers said they had to learn new tools quickly [136]

49% of knowledge workers used screen sharing for collaboration at least weekly [137]

28% of remote teams adopted digital whiteboards in 2020 for planning workshops [138]

62% of organizations said they enhanced cybersecurity for remote access [139]

57% of employees reported using cloud VPN/zero trust connectivity for remote work [140]

43% of retail teams used video content creation tools remotely for product marketing [141]

36% of apparel companies used AI for remote customer support and content drafting in 2021 [142]

60% of organizations said remote work increased reliance on digital asset management (DAM) [143]

25% of teams reported implementing remote time-tracking tools for productivity monitoring [144]