Remote Work Migration Reshapes Cities and Workplaces

Brick-and-mortar businesses in urban downtowns suffered as remote workers left, but some retailers followed them to the suburbs.

Rents rose in affordable areas as remote workers left expensive cities, but may fall as construction catches up.

Working mothers benefited from remote work flexibility, but still lag behind women without children.

Studies show mixed results on remote work's impact on productivity, depending on management.

Researchers agree many workplaces have settled into a hybrid normal, with less office occupancy.