Remote workers report the highest well-being in study of 7,700 employees

A study of 7,704 employees at a healthcare organization found that fully remote workers reported the highest levels of well-being, while those working entirely onsite reported the lowest, contradicting employers' concerns that remote work leads to isolation and disconnection. Remote workers also showed no less connection to colleagues or workplace culture than onsite workers, and were slightly more likely to describe their organization using words associated with teamwork and inclusion. The research suggests that allowing employees to choose their work arrangement, rather than mandating return-to-office policies, may be more beneficial for employee well-being.