Impacts of working from home on mental health tracked in study of 16K Aussies

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Flexible working from home arrangements positively impact the mental health of Australian women, especially those with existing mental health issues.
Australian men's wellbeing benefits from reduced daily commuting times when working from home.
Hybrid work models (50-75% from home with partial office presence) show the most significant mental health benefits for women.
No notable mental health changes were observed in individuals without pre-existing mental health concerns.
Average daily commute times in Australia dropped from 61 minutes in 2019 to 52 minutes in 2023.
Employers recognize hybrid work's advantages, including better work-life balance and enhanced employee wellbeing.
Post-pandemic, 38% of Australians work some hours from home, with 27% working at least one full day at home.
Australian workers prefer working 2-3 days per week from home by 2025.
70% of employers expect no changes to hybrid working conditions in the next two years.
Hybrid work supports productivity growth and helps attract and retain employees in a tight labor market.

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