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Gary Hermansson: People like working from home, but loneliness unsurprising

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 14 Jun 2021, 10:01AM
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Gary Hermansson: People like working from home, but loneliness unsurprising

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 14 Jun 2021, 10:01AM

The generation dubbed "the Zoomers" would prefer to see their workmates in the office -- than on a Zoom call.

New research by Mainstreet Insights shows seven out of 10 Australians see the workplace as their best source of social interaction.

Generation Z were more likely to find the face-to-face connection important, while boomers were less likely to.

Psychologist Gary Hermansson told Mike Hosking people like the convenience of working from home, but it isn't surprising they feel lonely.

"I think we're in a stage of transition in that regard. I think there has been quite a fundamental shift. We got a sense early on about wellbeing at home...that choice highlights contrast much more."

 

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