Editing Remote work (section)

===Distractions===
While working in an office presents its own set of distractions, it has been argued that remote work may involve additional or different types of distractions.<ref name=masterclass/> A study identified children as the most common source of distraction for remote workers, followed by spouses, pets, neighbors, and solicitors. Access to appropriate tools and facilities has also been cited as a potential challenge for maintaining focus during remote work,<ref>{{cite web |title=4 Reasons Why Working From Home Can be Unproductive |url=https://www.corporatesuites.com/4-reasons-working-home-can-unproductive/ |publisher=Corporate Suites |date=June 19, 2015}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=The source article is a sales pitch.|date=May 2022}} though [[coworking]] spaces and short-term office rentals can help address this issue. 

In some countries, such as Romania, national labor inspectorates have been tasked with verifying that remote work environments meet regulatory requirements for health and safety.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.etui.org/covid-social-impact/romania/romania-law-on-teleworking-approved |title=Romania: law on teleworking approved | work=[[European Trade Union Institute (ETUI)]] | date=June 10, 2020}}</ref> 

A 2019 study found that the absence of on-site monitoring in remote work arrangements has been associated with the potential for increased distractions and, in some cases, decreased productivity.<ref name="Hunter-2019" />