The porcelain throne has always served more than it’s intended purpose. The bathroom has long been the place to catch up on reading material. In the workplace, the restroom sometimes offers a brief escape from stressful situations.
But the space seemingly has a new role—doubling as an office. In a recent survey of 1,255 people, 73 percent of respondents reported working from the bathroom, with 60 percent doing so once a week and 25 percent doing so daily. “Work” tasks include e-mailing, messaging and even attending virtual meetings.
