Research from the University of South Australia highlights that remote work during the pandemic not only enhances happiness but also promotes better health. Workers regained substantial commuting time, contributing to increased productivity. The study has shown an increase in sleep duration and a reduction in heart rate anomalies among remote workers, indicating better sleep quality. Moreover, the flexibility of working from home has allowed individuals to adopt healthier eating habits, demonstrating significant benefits for overall well-being amidst changing work environments.
During the early days of the pandemic in 2020, our team was partway through a year-long study examining lifestyle and wellbeing in Australian adults.
While some of the health evidence about working from home is mixed, overall it shows giving workers the flexibility to choose to work from home can be good for their physical and mental health.
On average, the study subjects slept 27 minutes longer and got up 38 minutes later, which was measured using a FitBit.
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