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A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provide

  • Written by Matthew Piszczek, Assistant Professor of Management, Wayne State University
A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provideGridlock can be therapeutic.mikroman6/Moment via Getty Images

For most American workers who commute, the trip to and from the office takes nearly one full hour a day – 26 minutes each way on average, with 7.7% of workers spending two hours or more on the road.

Many people think of commuting as a chore and a waste of time. However, during the...

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