How Does the Rise of WFH Help Us to Adapt to Extreme Weather Shocks?
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Consider a major snowstorm’s impact on daily productivity in the Chicago suburbs in January 2025. Back in 2019, terrible traffic would snarl and cause delays and danger. In contrast, in January 2025 the weather forecast will give a “heads up” 3 days in advance and bosses will tell workers to work from home. Zoom meetings will take place. The roads will feature fewer cars on those nasty days and those who have to go to work will compete with less congestion.
How Does the Rise of WFH Help Us to Adapt to Extreme Weather Shocks?
How Does the Rise of WFH Help Us to Adapt to…
How Does the Rise of WFH Help Us to Adapt to Extreme Weather Shocks?
Consider a major snowstorm’s impact on daily productivity in the Chicago suburbs in January 2025. Back in 2019, terrible traffic would snarl and cause delays and danger. In contrast, in January 2025 the weather forecast will give a “heads up” 3 days in advance and bosses will tell workers to work from home. Zoom meetings will take place. The roads will feature fewer cars on those nasty days and those who have to go to work will compete with less congestion.