Research Shows...

• The growth of remote work and advancements in communications technology have prevented workers from separating their home and work lives.

• Employees who choose to work from home tend to have better outcomes than those who are assigned to work from home.

• Working at home during normal hours may increase psychological well-being and job satisfaction for some workers, but working at home outside of regular hours may increase turnover intentions and damage psychological well-being.

• The impacts of the transition to remote work vary across demographic groups.

• Remote employees often experience overwork and isolation. Transitioning to remote work may require changes in mental health accommodations.

• Current labor and employment laws treat homes differently than traditional workplaces, failing to protect remote workers from overwork or preserve their privacy and organizing rights.