Scientists have been studying remote work for four years and have reached a very clear conclusion: “Working from home makes us thrive”
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I used to work for 4 years from home. My productivity went down, I was distracted all the time. I would never do that.
Sounds like a you problem.
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The article, at least, doesn’t seem to try to define or measure “productivity”. Well no shit people are going to be happier not being forced to go somewhere for some period of time five days a week.
Am I happier working from home, or having the choice to do so? Sure. Their data strongly backs that. Do I actually get my work done equally well? For me personally yes but anecdotally group decision-making in remote contexts is much slower.
The research here is ultimately pointless, because it drives zero action to the people who would be deciding WFH policy who are making that choice based on business goals, not personal goals. It might inform politicians if they’re driving policy to promote remote work, but without data about productivity tradeoff or lack thereof, there’s no informed decision to make.
Right?! I agree with the vibe, but I was hoping for more detail, a link to the study, etc… But the article just ends with this incredibly vague statement and no sources:
“This article is based on verified sources and supported by editorial technologies.”
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I used to work for 4 years from home. My productivity went down, I was distracted all the time. I would never do that.
Sorry, I’m your opposing data point. Very productive from home! We cancel each other out statistically.
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Ruling class, resoundingly: “we don’t care.”
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I used to work for 4 years from home. My productivity went down, I was distracted all the time. I would never do that.
I have worked from home for four years as well. Because I have self control, it has been amazing. It sounds like you need a babysitter, not a job.
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The article, at least, doesn’t seem to try to define or measure “productivity”. Well no shit people are going to be happier not being forced to go somewhere for some period of time five days a week.
Am I happier working from home, or having the choice to do so? Sure. Their data strongly backs that. Do I actually get my work done equally well? For me personally yes but anecdotally group decision-making in remote contexts is much slower.
The research here is ultimately pointless, because it drives zero action to the people who would be deciding WFH policy who are making that choice based on business goals, not personal goals. It might inform politicians if they’re driving policy to promote remote work, but without data about productivity tradeoff or lack thereof, there’s no informed decision to make.
I personally am less productive working from home because I have so many half finished personal projects to distract me.
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But how would my boss and project manager continue to make my life miserable? It would take away all their power over me. They wouldn’t be able to manipulate me into submission anymore. I would be my own person and not an empty shell that can be shaped into whatever they want. I’m sorry but it just seems unreasonable to work from home and be happy.
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The article, at least, doesn’t seem to try to define or measure “productivity”. Well no shit people are going to be happier not being forced to go somewhere for some period of time five days a week.
Am I happier working from home, or having the choice to do so? Sure. Their data strongly backs that. Do I actually get my work done equally well? For me personally yes but anecdotally group decision-making in remote contexts is much slower.
The research here is ultimately pointless, because it drives zero action to the people who would be deciding WFH policy who are making that choice based on business goals, not personal goals. It might inform politicians if they’re driving policy to promote remote work, but without data about productivity tradeoff or lack thereof, there’s no informed decision to make.
Those studies have already been done, this is yet another study with the same outcomes. People are happier and more productive working hybrid and WFH.
3 New Studies End Debate Over Effectiveness Of Hybrid And Remote Work
Three new studies highlight that workers in remote office environments are experiencing benefits to their physical and mental health.
Forbes (www.forbes.com)
Two studies in early 2022 validated the views of remote/hybrid work advocates. Research from Owl Labs found that remote and hybrid employees were 22% happier than workers in an onsite office environment and stayed in their jobs longer. Plus, remote workers had less stress, more focus and were more productive than when they toiled in the office. Working from home led to better work/life balance and was more beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of employees.
Now the actual results will vary from person to person and some jobs require some level of in person interaction for a variety of reasons including personal preferences for communication.
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That’s exactly why the oligarchs want to shut it down. If ordinary people thrive, they will be less easy to control and farm for wealth. They want us desperate until we’re dead. Value should flow from us, not to us.
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I used to work for 4 years from home. My productivity went down, I was distracted all the time. I would never do that.
Me too. Seriously hit my mental health because I was feeling so isolated. Even just two days a week from the office was better, the best for me personally is 4 days in the office, one or half from home.
My criticism towards most WFH set ups is that it erodes the unity of workers, making it easier for managers to pick on them. You end up knowing your coworkers less and therefore working less as a team.
- again, my personal experience.
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I prefer working from my office. I don’t want everyone to be forced, however.
I like my colleagues, my boss is nice and we collaborate better together on site.
However, if I didn’t like my colleagues or my boss I would probably want to work from home full time. Or if I had an expensive or time consuming commute (10-15 min bicycle ride currently)
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I have worked from home for four years as well. Because I have self control, it has been amazing. It sounds like you need a babysitter, not a job.
A bit harsh maybe on someone for enjoying to work in a different way than you?
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I personally am less productive working from home because I have so many half finished personal projects to distract me.
There are always exceptions, including people who can’t manage their time and those that don’t have an adequate setup to work from home. We have an option to work from home several days a week but some people want to go into the office because it is a break from home or they don’t have a dedicated workspace and typing at the dining room table doesn’t work for them.
The big thing is that for those that can WFH successfully it is a huge positive for both happiness and productivity, and not having it as an option is a negative for them.
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I prefer working from my office. I don’t want everyone to be forced, however.
I like my colleagues, my boss is nice and we collaborate better together on site.
However, if I didn’t like my colleagues or my boss I would probably want to work from home full time. Or if I had an expensive or time consuming commute (10-15 min bicycle ride currently)
I like my boss and colleagues, but we have an option to work hybrid and working from home 3 days a week is awesome because there aren’t any office distractions and I get to do the in person thing for those that need it twice a week. Some people do go into the office every day because that works better for them, and the flexible arrangement works really well for everyone overall.
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Now imagine: being home without working!
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Right?! I agree with the vibe, but I was hoping for more detail, a link to the study, etc… But the article just ends with this incredibly vague statement and no sources:
“This article is based on verified sources and supported by editorial technologies.”
️When I see this type of thing my default assumption is the actual source is ChatGPT. The article is attributed to “the editorial team” but that link just goes to a list of other articles and credits no-one. But somehow they’re putting out like 20 a day, all of them similarly lacking sources or authors, and only linking to other articles on the same site. Plus the writing style is full of AI-isms.
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working does not make us thrive
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Me too. Seriously hit my mental health because I was feeling so isolated. Even just two days a week from the office was better, the best for me personally is 4 days in the office, one or half from home.
My criticism towards most WFH set ups is that it erodes the unity of workers, making it easier for managers to pick on them. You end up knowing your coworkers less and therefore working less as a team.
- again, my personal experience.
Mandatory WFH isn’t as good as optional WFH.
After all it’s being able to choose, what makes most people with “WFH option” happy and thriving.
It sounds like you have found your balance between office and WFH. Now find a workplace that allows living that balance!
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I like my boss and colleagues, but we have an option to work hybrid and working from home 3 days a week is awesome because there aren’t any office distractions and I get to do the in person thing for those that need it twice a week. Some people do go into the office every day because that works better for them, and the flexible arrangement works really well for everyone overall.
Hybrid is the way
