Why are remote workers feeling more drained than free? Here's what study says

Gallup’s May 2025 workplace report dismantles the myth of remote work as pure liberation, revealing that only 36 percent of fully remote employees feel they’re thriving compared to 42 percent of hybrid and on-site workers. With higher levels of stress, loneliness, and emotional fatigue, the study underscores that freedom without boundaries comes at a cost. Experts urge workers to reclaim balance through stricter routines, offline breaks, and renewed human connection, reminding organizations that flexibility alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment — empathy and intentional engagement do.

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