When COVID-19 began spreading in the United States in late winter, employers and employees alike watched closely, wondering whether the virus would require their office to shift to remote work for a week or 2. Managers and their staff members considered how much of a hassle it would be to work on projects from home. Many even looked forward to the more relaxing change of pace working from home could potentially offer.
Fast-forward several months, and millions of Americans are still working from home. There are numerous challenges and benefits to remote work.