Working From Home Is Making People Lonelier and Worsening Mental Health, a Study Suggests

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A new study links remote work to increased loneliness and deteriorating mental health, raising questions about the post-pandemic shift toward home-based employment. But researchers and workplace experts caution against swinging back to rigid office mandates. Instead, they say companies should adopt flexible policies letting workers choose their preferred setup, a middle ground that acknowledges both the isolation risks of full-time remote work and the value many employees found in flexibility during the pandemic.