In a shift that some experts believe exacerbates already deep inequalities in the U.S. economy, more Americans than ever are working from home, ...
SAN FRANCISCO: In a shift that some experts believe exacerbates already deep inequalities in the US economy, more Americans than ever are working from home, and many are likely to continue to do so even after the health threat from COVID-19 has abated.
At the same time, about 30 per cent of people are still doing their jobs in person, Bloom noted. Their jobs tend to be lower-paying, and often put workers at risk of contracting the virus either on the job or during their commute. The pandemic has thrown a spotlight on inequalities of all sorts, including access to healthcare, housing and jobs."Working from home really risks a big increase in inequality," Bloom said.
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