In March 2020, many companies allowed employees to telecommute following the Covid-19 crisis and the containment measures put in place by the government. Three months later,back to normal is not yet planned since teleworking remains in force, totally in some companies and partially in others. The Malakoff Humanis group decryptsthe effects of the health crisis on the organization of work and the health of employees through the results of two flash studies, on teleworking and absenteeism .
This study by the Maklakoff Humanis group highlights the positive impact of working from home on the lives of employees. Thus, 73% of teleworkers say they aresatisfied with the situation . This figure has increased by 7 points compared to April, when a previous study was put in place. 43% of new teleworkers believe that the crisis has made a positive change their appreciation of working from home.
The reasons for this satisfaction are mainly due to the increased flexibility and flexibility, for 80% of respondents to the survey. For 44% of people, the empowerment and greater autonomy offered played a strong role. Similarly, there is a significant increase in perceived benefits, with 34% more work efficiency .
Telework could then be generalized, which is what employees want. Indeed, 84% of French people would like to continue working from home after confinement and 44% would like to work remotely on a more regular basis. These new habits are therefore very promising, but require a certain vigilance.
If telework appeals to many employees, it can also have repercussions that are not always positive, especially on health. The study reveals that 27% of teleworkers declare that this situation has a negative impact on their physical health . For 44%, it was the lack of physical activity that was observed, but for 45%, in this particular situation of confinement, working at home led to a deterioration in their working postures, and 25% a deterioration of their dietary practices. In addition, 33% mention degraded sleep and 48% of respondents have difficulty disconnecting from work. Their mental load is then increased.
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