This article talks about the main issues introduced by remote working and how to fix them. You'll learn how to make remote work more enjoyable.

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Remote work offers time and cost savings but comes with challenges like poor home-work separation, health issues, lack of visibility for promotions, and feelings of isolation. Solutions include setting up a separate work area, using proper ergonomic equipment, engaging in physical activities, and finding ways to increase visibility for career growth and social interaction through team sports or co-working spaces.

Remote Work Can Be Better

i work from home since covid, this is one of the best thing ever happen to me

I work remotely from whichever country and I have none of these problems. Been doing so for many years.
For me the only “problem” is I miss having multiple large monitors.
I do carry a portable high-res monitor but still the bigger the monitor, the better it is for me because more things can fit in my view, so I am able to work faster, and more pleasurably.
Sometimes I find myself in places with poor chairs, but I’m not spoiled and do not care anymore about tables, chairs, whatever.
Anyway, next year I hope there will finally be good-enough VR glasses for actual work. I’ve examined all the current headsets and they ALL suck. Nothing is high-resolution enough for actual real programming work. Maybe it’s OK for low-res work needs, but programmers must read a TON of text in tiny letters so we need very high-res. Also we need the ability to see the keyboard and mouse. Some allow this now, but still… not good enough.
I believe in a year or two we will finally see a product which will be the best thing ever for remote workers acting as a virtual-monitor. It’s really annoying carrying my extra monitor around, even though it weights only 1KG, it does takes space and I am travelling only with a backpack because it’s so much easier this way.

Why is co-working spaces a suggestion in this article about working from home? What difference does it make in going to a co-working space instead of going to your workspace?
The issue in the article was commuting time and costs to the office, so better pay for a co-working space and spend time with strangers instead of with colleagues? Seems like a good plan lol
For me going to office is a good choice, the commuting is perfect to disconnect between home and work and clear my mind. Same in the morning it gives me energy until I get to office, contrary staying home it is hard for me to get into work mood.
At office, discussing with colleagues motivates my drive to solve tasks and helps with my mood instead of being alone home.
And it doesn’t cost me much since most thinks are already covered by the company, even food.

Exactly. It redefines the way we manage time. It’s better to be aware of it in order to make “fully remote work” an advantage-only option.

this is the same thing that i have in mind even before pandemic