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Home working reduces creative thought, says Bank economist
Working from home risks stifling creativity and cuts people off from new experiences, the Bank of England's chief economist has said. Andy Haldane said in a speech that the pandemic had "reshaped our working lives, our economic contributions and our well-being", but it was unclear whether this change was for the better. Home working had probably reduced his capacity for creative thought, he said. Informal chats at work were often more useful than formal meetings, he added. "If you asked me if I am happier working from home, I genuinely would not know. I do not miss the commute," Mr Haldane said, in a speech he gave ... (full story)
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