A majority of Canadians don't think working from home is making them less productive
Some are finding it hard to adjust to the new normal, with 24 per cent saying they are “struggling with managing their mental health.” And while some earlier studies have suggested remote workers enjoy lower stress levels, in this instance, the shift came with higher stress levels for one-third of respondents.
This was particularly true for women, of whom 38 per cent said they have seen higher stress levels, compared to 29 per cent for men. Women are more likely to be the lone caregivers in a household, and wereSchool closings have taken a toll on some remote workers, with 16 per cent saying they are having trouble balancing child care with their work.
That has had a tremendous impact on both the economy and the natural environment. With demand for fuel cratering, oil prices have crashed to historic lows, setting off economic crises in various parts of the world and sparking off a debate in Canada about whether Alberta’s oilsands have a future.
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