Emma Harrington
Coverage of Emma Harrington in the Nexus archive.
- Remote work has its perks, but U.Va. study also finds mental health downsides
A University of Virginia study by economist Emma Harrington found that remote workers experience greater mental distress compared to those in in-person jobs, driven by increased isolation. The study highlights that people living alone face the most significant challenges, with many days lacking meaningful social contact, while also acknowledging benefits like reduced commutes and family time. Harrington suggests hybrid work schedules may balance these trade-offs.
- Remote work – not AI – is killing job prospects for the youth
The New York Federal Reserve attributes a 20% rise in youth unemployment since the pandemic to remote work, which hinders mentorship and training for new employees. A study of software developers found remote work reduced feedback and mentorship for junior workers, lowering work quality even as productivity metrics remained stable.
- Remote work — not AI — has sidelined recent college graduates, research finds
Research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York finds remote work has increased unemployment for younger college graduates post-pandemic, with a 20% rise in unemployment for those under 29, while older graduates saw slight declines. Companies are less likely to hire recent graduates for remote roles, citing challenges in mentorship and feedback, and a Fortune 500 tech company shifted hiring toward older workers during remote work adoption.