“The mental health challenges are really significant”: How the switch to remote working is impacting wellbeing

Due to lockdown measures imposed in many countries due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many non-key workers have made the rapid switch to working from home for the first time, a significant change for both employers and employees.

Although the flexibility to work from home, driven by technology, may be something a growing number look for in a job, many now find themselves away from their routine, increasingly isolated or juggling other commitments.

Along with the current state of worry and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, this may lead to employees experiencing new mental health challenges.