Working from Home... healthier work-life

by Margaret DeStefano

When you think of wellness, chances are that you don't envision yourself at work. More often than not, our jobs are a source of anxiety. This has led to a growing conversation around the importance of work-life balance, or, the ability to equally prioritize the needs of both your job and your personal life. Work-life balance came to the fore during COVID-19, especially as many companies moved to remote or hybrid work models.

According to McKinsey & Company, 58% of Americans are able to work from home at least one day per week. And as remote work has become more normalized, it has shown signs of presenting better balance, improved mental health, and an overall shift away from the mindset of the corporate grind. A survey from Cisco reveals that nearly 79% of respondents feel that working remotely has improved their work-life balance. Through 2023, this wellness trend is expected to continue. As LinkedIn points out, more than 97% of remote employees indicate that they want to continue working remotely for the rest of their careers.