Since the coronavirus pandemic hit Canada in mid-March, millions of people have been working from home in lieu of going into the office each day.
And for some, the benefits are plenty. “It can help (employees) be more productive and less distracted,” said Megan Walsh, a management professor at the University of Saskatchewan.
However, working from home is not for everyone, and experts say there are potential negative side effects to consider. “Feelings of loneliness, isolation and depressive symptoms” are top concerns for Walsh.
Working from home during a pandemic is vastly different than usual, and it’s important for both employers and employees to remember that. “The context of working from home during COVID-19 is unique in that many