Since the start of the Covid-19 health crisis, teleworking has become a new working method. Companies and their employees have adapted while continuing their development and performance. This is a new practice, which is growing strongly in the professional world. How is teleworking perceived in France?
A working method imposed following the Covid-19 pandemic
To maintain the activity and development of French companies during the pandemic, managers had no other solution than to introduce remote working. Indeed, following several confinements and restrictions to protect the French from this virus, teleworking has strongly developed in France. It is common today to find this working method in companies whose service offered allows it. Most have adapted in a hurry and have not had time to think about the rules to put in place and the organization, because this requires reflection. Today, some are deciding to keep this working method or to reduce the teleworking days granted to their employees. This is a choice and it can be different from one manager to another, depending on the vision of the company, its employees and the importance that can be given to this subject.
A better balance between personal and professional life
Indeed, remote workers confirm this and this is one of the most important points, it concerns well-being at work. An employee devotes time to his professional mission, in particular through his travel time between his home and his place of work. Working remotely several days a week can reduce this mental load, the concept of time can be stressful. If you are teleworking, you no longer have to worry about this travel time, to make the most of your leisure time after your work is finished. We can also think about the question of children, and this is also one of the reasons for the development of teleworking during confinement, because for some parents, it was difficult to find childcare for their children. Teleworking allows an employee to meet certain requirements for better organization outside of work.
A feeling of renewal in the professional environment
Not all professions allow teleworking, because certain sectors of activity require the physical presence of employees. This is a working method used throughout the world and some countries have been working this way for several years. In France, this is considered a novelty for most employees. Not all companies yet allow their employees to work remotely, and France is below average compared to other countries. Teleworking is being developed in Europe, but it is even more relevant in Brazil, India and Australia.
A vision shared between two generations?
The two generations may have different views on the benefits that teleworking can provide. Age can lead to a different perception, particularly through the use of digital technology or the prospects for development and adaptation. The company's vision can also organize teleworking in its own way and this could in particular unite and standardize this subject between the two generations.
For the 18-30 year old generation, working remotely will allow them to better organize their time between professional missions and leisure activities.
For the 45-60 year old generation, this is a novelty that shakes up the way of working, because it involves using and mastering digital tools. The perceived benefits include reduced travel time between home and work.
So, how can we better control and approach teleworking?
Before you have the opportunity to start teleworking, you must make sure of the advantages and disadvantages that it can bring. You can think about the following topics and this should help you in your thinking about how to better approach teleworking:
- Carry out several days of teleworking in order to improve your well-being at work while maintaining social connections and cohesion
- Master computer and digital technology in order to be as independent and comfortable as possible with these tools at home
- How can I organize this new working method with my employer?
- How do I organize myself with my colleagues if I work in a team?
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