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Shorter meetings but longer days: how COVID-19 has changed the way we work

  • Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
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One of the many things COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on is the way many of us work.

Those fortunate enough to be able to work from home have been able to adapt to this new reality – and it certainly has been “new”.

Perhaps the biggest question for both employers and employees is whether working from home has led to...

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