Working from home after the COVID-19 pandemic: An estimate of worker preferences

As is now well known, the COVID-19 pandemic substantially increased work from home in Canada. This “Spotlight on data and research” estimates to what extent Canadians would prefer working from home once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. The answer has potentially significant implications for future tra...

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Main Authors: Tahsin Mehdi, René Morissette
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Language:English
Published: Statistics Canada 2021-05-01
Series:Economic and Social Reports
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Online Access:https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/36-28-0001/2021005/article/00001-eng.htm
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