#BreakTheBias: Working from home is a breeze – for men


The study, conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, shows more than 60% of those surveyed thought working from home was positive. However, when it came to juggling that with household responsibilities, women were significantly more likely to report doing all or most of the housework and childcare. — Coffee photo created by marymarkevich - www.freepik.com



It’s great to be able to work from home, but even better if you’re a man.

That’s according to a New Zealand study, which found that while most people liked working from home during the pandemic, women still did the lion’s share of the housework and childcare.

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