""Work from home, make a baby" might sound like a meme, but researchers say it could be the US's secret weapon against a shrinking population - and a $100 billion economic boost. According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, hybrid schedules aren't just convenient - they're fertility boosters. Bloom's study, which analyzed data from 38 countries, found that couples who both worked remotely as little as once a week had more children on average than those who reported to the office every day"
"But just as the baby benefits of hybrid work are becoming clear, many bosses are suddenly yanking the perks away. NBCUniversal just told staffers to clock in four days a week, Paramount is going full five-day grind in January and even the New York Times is cracking down, ordering newsroom troops to show face at least four days a week as early as November, per the Wall Street Journal. It seems like more face time in the office will lead to less boom boom at home."
Couples who both work remotely as little as once a week have more children on average than those who commute to the office daily. Analysis of data from 38 countries links hybrid schedules to higher fertility and suggests a potential $100 billion economic boost. If half of Americans worked from home at least once weekly, U.S. births could rise by roughly 100,000 babies per year. Several major employers are tightening return-to-office mandates, which could reduce fertility benefits in certain cities. Remote work also appears to increase parents' quality time, and some companies offer paid time off to encourage intimacy.
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