Working From Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, an unprecedented number of employees are working from home.

Working From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Jennifer Haller works from home, Monday, March 16, 2020 AP Photos
Working From Home During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Jennifer Haller works from home, Monday, March 16, 2020 AP Photos

Working From Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, an unprecedented number of employees are working from home.

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Experts say that about half of all U.S. workers have jobs that could at least partially be done remotely. For those who are lucky enough to work from home, what are some of the challenges of being away from the office? And how will this impact Chicago’s workforce in the long run? 

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GUESTS: Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz, Chicago Tribune business reporter

Derek Thompson, writer at The Atlantic