Economics
Work From Home to Lift Productivity by 5% in Post-Pandemic U.S.
- Study shows remote work will save on commuting times
- 20% of workdays will be from home post-pandemic, up from 5%
The work-from-home boom will lift productivity in the U.S. economy by 5%, mostly because of savings in commuting time, the study says.
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