The pandemic has transformed the workspace forever as hybrid work has become the new normal across organisations. The model that combines work from office and home has been lauded for facilitating work-life balance and providing a comfortable environment where we can work and be around their family. However, in the longer run, it has been found that remote work starts to lose its initial appeal and eventually leaves you burnt out due to less social interaction and blurring lines between personal space and workspace. Remote work may seem comfortable and beneficial in the beginning, but it leaves long-lasting consequences. According to a study published in the American Psychological Association, it was found that remote work may hurt the employee’s mental health.
Let's look at the impact of remote work on mental health:
