It’s 2022, and Apple is more work-friendly than ever. Though, that wasn’t always the case as MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads have had a rough history in the professional workplace. Outside of design or creative-oriented tasks, Apple devices were often thought of as second-tier choices, less versatile devices that couldn’t be upgraded, didn’t have compatibility with the necessary workplace apps, and required too much dependence on the overall Apple ecosystem.

That’s changed. Apple partner Kandji surveyed employees and found that not only was a free Apple device a significant factor in employees accepting a job, but that Gen Z employees were also significantly more likely to think so. Other studies of IT decision-makers in 2020 showed that the majority preferred to use Apple devices for work, more than ever before, while 85% of IT professionals said they would recommend Apple devices for professional use.

Mac sales alone now account for around 23% of all enterprise PC sales. What happened? Let’s take a look at how things have changed. Continue reading to browse 6+ Good Reasons Today’s Employers Provide Apple Devices for Work.