“…Factors negatively affecting work ability have been identified as a lack of leisure time, vigorous PA, poor musculoskeletal health, older age, high mental work demands, and poor work environment [ 39 ]. During COVID-19, many employees were required to work from home, resulting in increased distractions and fewer peer-to-peer social interactions, potentially negatively affecting wellbeing during this time [ 5 , 37 ]. The pandemic also appears to have negatively impacted mental health, which could be a factor affecting work performance [ 1 , 4 , 5 ].…”