Remote work offers flexibility, but at what cost to learning opportunities for young workers?

By David J Finch, Professor, Innovation and Marketing, Mount Royal University
Christian Cook, Professor of Human Resources and Academic Director, Mount Royal University

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to remote work, hybrid and remote arrangements have become an established part of the labour market. About one in five Canadians now works remotely some or all of the time.

For many employees, this shift has brought greater autonomy and flexibility. Time previously spent commuting can instead be spent with family or friends.…

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