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Homeworking's winners and losers
Jul 15, 2020
Discover the economic impact of working from home as remote tech worker Heather May shares her move to rural Alabama, Aaron Bolzle discusses Tulsa Remote program attracting remote workers, and economist Nicholas Bloom explains the inequality implications of the remote work boom.
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- Remote work programs aim to revitalize smaller cities by attracting remote workers.
- Transition to remote work highlights concerns about exacerbating economic inequality post-pandemic.
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Rise of Remote Working: Shifting to Work-Life Balance
Remote work has become a prevalent trend, offering workers the flexibility to live in various locations, away from big cities. Heather May, leaving New York for a rural setting, symbolizes the transition many professionals are making towards remote work. The global shift to remote working has been reinforced, with 97% of US office workers working from home during the pandemic and 82% desiring to continue doing so weekly. Heather's experience highlights the appeal of remote work, contributing to the rise of programs attracting remote workers to smaller cities like Florence, Alabama.
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