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Disadvantages to WFH- Large social disconnected impacts. -Uncertainties of technology dependence.
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Challenge of breaking away from the traditions of a 9-5 and Monday to Friday schedule.
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Designated private space when living with others is crucial (especially with young children)- it assists in creating healthy boundaries.
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Open overcommunication is required for all families and co-habitants.
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Ongoing communication with workplace/organization is detrimental.
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Enforce oneself to disconnect from work (power off technology).
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Set and follow a schedule as best.
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Flexible and adaptable counterparts suggest a work-life balance.
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Applying territoriality and place attachment needs to improve the WFH proficiency.
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Meet physical and psychological needs with nature inspired and ergonomic processes. As shown in Table 4, millennials have exemplified and dominated their predominance in
the remote work practice. Being the leading population of North America, they have provided extensive support and justification to contenders of society accepting the presence and looking to the future with new and improved measures for all. Table 4 Millennials and the Perpetuity of the Pandemic •
Characterising Millennials Represent 52% of the current WFH employees, since the start of the pandemic.
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They perceive work and life to be heavily blurred, yet they tend to be much more productive and happier at home.
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They appreciate the virtual world, 70% say technology generates a simpler life.
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They find it easier to stay virtually connected with friends and extended family members than other generations.
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Currently they are more apt of have young children/families at this time of life.
