The ascent and fall of teleworking
The emergence of Covid-19 brought the telework to the forefront of labor debate. In the context of the alarm state, more than half of the companies in Spain adopted this type, with 46.7% of the workers taking advantage of the opportunity. However, at present, only a scarce 8% of the workforce continues teleworking, revealing a significant decline in its use.
Reflections on the experience of teleworking
Irene Rovira Ferrer, researcher at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), emphasizes that, despite its initial acceptance, the implementation of teleworking has been limited. “Most of the experiences lived during the pandemic were positive, but their adoption has not been consolidated,” says Rovira.
Potential benefits for companies and workers
Teleworking research reveals that, in addition to workers’ satisfaction, this modality may be beneficial to employers and contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The data suggests that teleworking can improve productivity and economic efficiency.
Research and proposals for improvement
Rovira leads a project focused on identifying the factors that slow down their adoption, such as the reluctance of businessmen and associated legal insecurity. His research seeks to provide fundamental knowledge for the development of public policies that facilitate teleworking.
Factors that limit the adoption of teleworking
One of the main identified barriers is the need to fulfill the legal responsibilities involved in teleworking, how to provide the necessary resources and compensate for the costs of employees. Rovira emphasizes that these requirements can generate tax concerns and complications for companies.
Future projections and SDS
Rovira’s research not only seeks to provide solutions, but also aims to influence the creation of regulations that guarantee the well -being of all the agents involved. “Our goal is to facilitate the implementation of teleworking in a way that respects labor rights and promotes sustainability,” he concludes.
Through this research, it seeks to contribute to various SDGs, including well -being, gender equality and the reduction of inequalities, while promoting greater environmental sustainability.