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Covid-19: teleworking slightly down since the end of the second confinement

2021-01-29T08:17:29.707Z


According to a study by the Ministry of Labor that we reveal, between November 2020 and the end of January 2021, the number of employees declaring teletravelling


All teleworking, for those whose tasks allow it.

The slogan launched at the end of October 2020 to companies by the Minister of Labor Élisabeth Borne in the name of "prevention of Covid-19", is running out of steam.

According to a new study we're unveiling, carried out by Harris Interactive for the Ministry of Labor among 2004 people from January 22 to 24, 2021, there is a slight slack in practice.

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"The 100% teleworking is slightly in decline since the end of the second confinement, in particular among the employees of the private sector", recognizes the ministry, before putting into perspective: "We do not observe for all that a significant drop in telework in general, nor of progression of 100% face-to-face.

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One in three employees wants to come back a little

Since January 7, Élisabeth Borne has had to let go of the “100%” rule.

Employees who wish to do so can go back to their place of work, one day a week, with the employer's agreement.

A sprain claimed by companies but also by several unions in the name of isolation, family context and "teamwork".

"Our studies show that more than six out of ten employees who have teleworked 100% since November wish to return to the company at least one day a week", explained the Minister of Labor, in particular because of the isolation.

According to this latest study, 32% of 100% teleworking employees finally requested this one-day office valve from their employer, mainly those under 35 (50%) and employees living in Ile-de-France ( 43%).

Material problem, family context

In the short term, the decrease in the use of telework is insignificant: the number of days teleworked during the last week among the employees concerned is 3.5 days on average, against 3.7 during the last wave of the study. in mid-December.

More generally, however, the figures for the number of people able to telework nevertheless show an erosion.

During the week of January 18 to 24, 64% said they had done so partially, including 30% in permanent teleworking, and 36% who worked completely face-to-face.

Proportions which were more important according to the study of the beginning of November (from November 2 to 8), with 70% of employees in part teleworking of which 45% in full telework, against 30% full-time on site.

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Among the reasons given by those who do not telework, 66% say that their job does not allow it, 16% of employees argue the categorical refusal of the employer.

In addition, one in ten says they prefer to stay in the office despite the green light from the employer.

Others put forward equipment problems at home (6%), fears for their career advancement (6%) or even the family context (5%).

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"Teleworking remains the rule five days out of five for all tasks that can be done remotely," Élisabeth Borne once again recalled this Wednesday on LCI.

While the Prime Minister is receiving the social partners this Friday afternoon to consult them on the various reconfinement scenarios, this study will certainly shed light on the possible margins for improvement in companies.

Source: leparis

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