41.7 million people teleworked across the EU in 2021, double the number of 2019, as COVID-19 restrictions and changes in work culture significantly impacted work organisation. While there was a small decline in 2022, this upward trend in teleworking is set to resume as technological developments are increasing the number of teleworkable jobs, and […]
Protecting mental health in the digital work environment
MEPs call for preventive measures against stress associated with technology and over-connectedness, to protect mental health and take advantage of remote work In a resolution passed on Tuesday with 501 votes in favor, 47 against and 85 abstentions, the Parliament highlights the benefits of teleworking, such as greater flexibility and autonomy, but warns of relevant […]
Updating EU rules on teleworking stirs up debate in EESC hearing
Despite all the benefits of teleworking, it is now important not to slide into a culture of “round-the-clock” availability of employees Bringing together EESC and European Parliament (EP) members, as well as representatives of the European Commission, the Portuguese EU presidency and civil society organisations, the hearing explored the issue of whether the current EU […]