Working remotely often leaves people feeling happier. However, a recent survey indicates that working from home can also make about a third of employees less productive. There are many additional issues too which can arise from remote working, such as mental health difficulties resulting from limited socialization.
Right now, however, working remotely is the only option available for the majority of businesses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns it has caused, even businesses which hadn’t previously used telecommuting are now having to do this. And this situation will last for a while, because a second wave of the pandemic may be about to start soon.