Is telecommuting already on the decline? According to a survey conducted by Allianz Trade*, a form of burnout is beginning to emerge among European employees who have become accustomed to working from home since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The trend can be seen especially on the Rhine, where 20% of German employees want their work week to be organized mainly around teleworking, a decrease of 5 points in one year. Italians are also less likely to favor working from home (15%, compared to 16% in 2021). On the other hand, more French people are in favor compared to last year (12%, compared to 10%).
“Awareness”
Among the advantages of teleworking, most European employees mention the elimination of commuting and flexible hours. But respondents also acknowledge that working from home is not a panacea.
They mention in particular the lack of social interaction (29% of men, 27% of women), the blurred border between private and professional life (17% of men, 20% of women), an inadequate work space (20% of men, 18% of women), the fact of having to juggle domestic activities and professional responsibilities (18% of men, 20% of women) or the reduction of productivity (14% of men, 12% of women).
In other words, not all employees experience remote work the same way. This is likely to reinforce inequalities. “While the end of commuting is one less burden on workers’ shoulders, reduced social contact in the office can lead to missed opportunities for promotion and learning, creating an even bigger inequality gap,” says Allianz. Trade.
*Study carried out in France, Germany and Italy with 1,000 employees.
Source: BFM TV
