How remote work affects mental and physical well-being: a survey.

Better organization conducted a survey among more than 2000 people in the UK to identify what makes the work environment ideal for them, which benefits they consider the most important, and how work affects their mental health. Researchers studied the link between the changing nature of work and employee well-being.

The survey revealed that, on average, respondents are absent due to illness for four days a year. 56% of people suffer from physical ailments, 23% faced mental health issues, and 18% experienced fatigue. Many people also felt overwhelmed and burned out at work. Among the reasons for absence from work were problems with the musculoskeletal system, such as back pain from prolonged sitting.

'My job has worsened my ability to be physically active. I don't have Time to go to the gym and can't walk during lunch breaks,' one respondent said.

However, the survey among people who work remotely or in a hybrid format yielded different results. 47% of the responses indicated that working from home gives them more time for physical activity. Furthermore, 25% stated that remote work improved their ability to engage in sports, while 16% reported a significant increase in the number of workouts.

Thus, remote work provides people with more opportunities to maintain their physical and mental health. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of developing serious illnesses such as stroke, diabetes, and cancer. It also helps lower the likelihood of depression and improves overall mental condition.

It is noteworthy that Ukrainians are the largest group of foreign workers in Poland. However, the labor market situation is changing, and the number of workers from Nepal, the Philippines, and Colombia is rapidly increasing, with the number of Colombians tripling.