Remote work-life balance

By Metro Creative

Remote working has been associated with a greater work-life balance since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago, but a recent survey suggests that perception may be misleading.

According to an Airtasker survey of more than 1,000 full-time employees, roughly half of whom worked remotely, a greater percentage of remote workers reported struggling with work-life balance compared to in-office workers.

Twenty-nine percent of remote workers reported struggling with work-life balance, and that’s not the only areas where they’re struggling more than employees who go to the office full-time. A greater percentage of remote workers reported being overly stressed during the workday compared to in-office workers. More remote workers than in-office workers reported high levels of anxiety during the workday as well.