Remote work benefits productivity and increases employee happiness and health. Flexible work arrangements foster improved sleep, better eating habits, and stronger work-life balance. People working from home sleep about 30 minutes longer nightly. Employees can prepare healthier meals and engage in more daily physical activity. Remote work reduces stress by cutting commuting time and giving employees more autonomy. Hybrid arrangements boost autonomy and reduce burnout, with many hybrid workers reporting improved sleep, diet, and overall well-being. Remote and hybrid options help attract and retain talent while promoting a healthier workplace.
A four-year study by the University of South Australia tracking participants' physical and mental well-being has found that remote work not only benefits productivity but makes employees happier and healthier. The study also suggests flexible work arrangements foster improved sleep, better eating habits, and stronger work-life balance. According to the study, people working from home slept an average of 30 minutes longer each night.
Additionally, employees can prepare healthier meals and engage in more physical activity daily. The study also found that remote work reduced stress levels by cutting commuting time and offering employees greater autonomy. Dr. Daniel Caprar, one of the lead researchers, said the project aimed to examine remote work beyond productivity metrics. "Working from home is not a one-size-fits-all approach and appears best positioned as one choice among many to support a better, more inclusive, and flexible work environment," Caprar told My Modern Met.
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