Working from home has often been cast as a cultural or political issue — a matter of preference, productivity, or ideology. But in a new article for The Conversation, Associate Professor Dorina Pojani, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Ying Lu and Honorary Professor Neil Sipe argue that it’s also an economic issue — and a compelling one at that.
Drawing from a forthcoming research study by the authors, the article shows that remote work arrangements can deliver real financial benefits. These include reduced overhead costs for employers, savings for workers, and positive spillovers for public health and urban infrastructure.
This piece arrives at a time when return-to-office mandates are resurfacing across sectors. For organisations, supporting remote work is good economics.
