Remote work is a form of work organisation that allows employees to perform their professional duties outside the company's traditional premises, generally from their home or any other location away from the physical office, such as a coworking space. Remote work is popular with 53% of employees according to a JLL study, showing that this practice is popular.
Remote work appeared in the 1970s, but it is especially in recent decades that it has experienced remarkable growth, thanks in particular to the expansion of computer networks and the improvement of communication technologies. But it is since the Covid-19 pandemic that the practice has become globalised. Today, 55% of working French people work remotely at least one day a week according to JLL.
Remote work is encouraged to promote a better balance between the professional and personal life of employees, as well as to respond to environmental challenges by reducing daily home-work travel.
Remote work is regulated by law in France since March 22, 2012. The Labour Code defines remote work as a form of work organisation that must be formalised by an agreement between the employer and the employee. This agreement must specify the conditions for implementing remote work, the methods of monitoring working time, the equipment provided by the employer, as well as any expenses incurred by the employee.
Remote work can be implemented occasionally or regularly, depending on the needs of the company and the employees. It can concern all sectors of activity, although some jobs requiring a physical presence are less conducive to this practice.
Working remotely has many advantages for both employees and employers and society in general. For employees, it offers greater flexibility in the organisation of their schedule, thus offering 70% of them a better balance between professional and personal life (JLL). Avoiding commuting can also reduce stress and transport-related expenses.
On the employer side, remote work can help to improve employee productivity by allowing them to work in an environment more conducive to concentration. In addition, it can reduce costs related to premises and energy, while strengthening the company's attractiveness to potential new talent.
On a societal level, remote work can help to relieve congestion in large urban areas, such as Paris, by dispersing economic activity throughout the country. This can also have a positive impact on the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions as a result of reduced business travel.
The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted working habits in many countries around the world by imposing remote work as a health precaution to limit the spread of the virus. Many companies had to adapt quickly and implement large-scale remote work. This period has demonstrated the feasibility of this practice and paved the way for a new approach to work organisation. There are now many job offers that offer remote work, which is valuable information for candidates who want this option.
Although remote work has many advantages, it is not without its challenges and limitations. For some employees, working remotely can create a feeling of social isolation and a lack of interaction with colleagues, which can harm team cohesion and creativity. Work organisation must therefore integrate moments of meeting and sharing to maintain a strong social connection.
In addition, remote work can also raise questions about labour law, particularly with regard to compliance with working hours, taking leave, and managing work-related accidents occurring at the employee's home.
In response to these challenges, many resources and guides have been developed to support companies and employees in the implementation and management of remote work. Specialised services offer online training for remote workers, video conferencing solutions to facilitate remote meetings, as well as time management tools and workload management.
The CCIs (Chambers of Commerce and Industry) of the various French regions, for example, have developed support programmes for companies wishing to implement remote work effectively and securely.
Deskare also supports companies that want to switch to flex office and hybrid work thanks to its intuitive and easy-to-use management platform.
Remote work involves working outside the office. It is a constantly evolving phenomenon accelerated by the exceptional circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic. In France, more and more companies are integrating this practice into their work organisation for its many advantages in terms of flexibility, productivity and environmental impact. However, it is essential to address the challenges associated with remote work and to put in place an organisation that guarantees both the well-being of employees and the sustainability of the company.
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