Coronavirus Could Pose Telecommunicating Hurdles Like Isolated, Unproductive Workers

Coronavirus Could Pose Telecommunicating Hurdles Like Isolated, Unproductive Workers
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MONTREAL—Experts say the novel coronavirus could force millions of people across the globe to work from home, posing potential challenges and benefits.

Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay, a business professor at the University of Quebec’s distance-learning school, says studies show telecommuting may result in higher productivity and quality of work, despite the disruption to routine.