New Policy Options article on the future of work in Canada. Written by me, Merv Gilbert and Karen Hughes.
Canadians who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced considerable job satisfaction and positive well-being. Many remote workers realized they could work anywhere and as a result felt less of an attachment to their employer. Employers need to involve their workers in any return-to-work plans to create an environment they’ll want to return to.
The article is based on results from The Shaping the Future of Work in Canada Survey, conducted in the fall of 2022 by EKOS Research Associates and funded by the Future Skills Centre (https://fsc-ccf.ca/).