After three months of semi-confinement, a majority of managers surveyed testify to the benefits of teleworking, particularly in terms of productivity and efficiency. Working remotely has enabled better time management, with tasks being carried out in a more targeted and rapid manner. In addition, the time saved by not having to commute and the positive impact on the environment are widely emphasized.

However, some employees suffered from the isolation and sometimes difficult working conditions at home, something that was not sufficiently explored in the surveys carried out during the crisis, which focused instead on organization and communication.

In the wake of the crisis, a gradual return to the office revealed that the majority of employees consider two days' teleworking a week to be the ideal rhythm. This frequency could become the norm, with a need to adapt the legal framework to make this form of working sustainable. At the same time, corporate workspaces are evolving, with individual offices disappearing in favor of mobility and flexible collaborative spaces.

The success of teleworking also depends on the quality of IT infrastructures, which are essential to ensure stable connections and effective remote support. IT departments, often underestimated, were particularly praised for their crucial role during this period.

All in all, although adjustments are still needed, telecommuting seems to be taking root in business practices.

Source : ICTjournal