In just one year, there’s a very stark difference between how we work.

Worldwide, 88% of the companies directed their employees to work from home after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

Another survey showed that 77% of work from home employees say that they are more productive now.

This is probably a by-product of less travel and less effort to dress up for work.

Removing two stressful requirements for work.

Well – maybe just one if you’re the ramp-model type.

But such a disruption from the previous norm will carry some challenges. 

The reported increase in productivity may be at the cost of a skewed work-life balance.

A survey done by Buffer shows that work from home employees struggle with…

Distractions from home.

Staying motivated.

And Loneliness.

As a result, retention is still a challenge

As per the US Bureau of Labor, around 3 million people quit their job every month from July to November 2020.

Why?

Because even with the advantages of a work-from-home setup, there’s still a big chance for work-life imbalance. Mental wellness is at the heart of this and something that can help employees stay engaged.