As the COVID-19 pandemic keeps many Canadians working from home, one expert is warning about the long-term effects of working remotely including burnout and stress.
While some employees may be happy to continue working from the comfort of their homes, University of Guelph professor Nita Chhinzer cautioned that there are downsides to working in the same space one lives in.
With most communication now happening virtually, Chhinzer said messages can be misinterpreted without the nonverbal clues such as gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, eye contact and body language that typically accompany them. A lack of work-life balance is a major contributor to workplace burnout, according to Chhinzer. She said working from home can make it even harder to achieve that balance.
"There's so many of us who derive so much meaning from the work that we're doing, and understanding how that fits within the bigger picture of the organization, within the bigger picture of our team," Chhinzer said."We feel isolated from our team, we feel isolated from our work and we no longer drive that meaning.
While scheduling social time and establishing a work environment during certain hours can help employees manage their stress, Chhinzer said the employer also has a role to play.
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