Scientists have studied remote work for 4 years and have reached a clear conclusion: working from home makes us happier

By Egna Perez – CMU

Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote work and stumbled upon a powerful truth: working from home genuinely makes us happier. As millions shifted to teleworking amid the pandemic, what began as a forced experiment slowly revealed life-changing benefits far beyond what anyone expected.

This research from the University of South Australia, which uniquely started well before the Covid-19 crisis, tracked employees over several years to uncover how flexibility in where we work transforms our lives, mental health, and even productivity.