Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The study, "Psychological barriers to participation in the labor market: Evidence from rural Ghana," in the April issue of the Journal of Development Economics, found that low-income women in Ghana who were depressed and anxious were more likely to accept employment if they could...

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