Elon Musk recently condemned the teleworking model. Did Tesla have a small management problem on this subject...?

Because if we analyze the current figures, teleworking is spreading more and more throughout the world, and it is a proven trend, even a need expressed more and more by employees, whether they are managers or employees. So for any business, it is good to take a close look. Let's take a quick look at its evolution in the world:

Teleworking around the world

France is a driving force in the development of teleworking and, more broadly, that of a hybrid model. And, we are not the only ones seduced by this trend. Many countries followed, such as Germany, the United States and South Africa.

In a few numbers...

Europe is the continent which has adhered the most to this new practice, particularly among border countries such as Spain or Germany.

A survey carried out by the Jean Jaurès Foundation, consisted of knowing the number of days of “teleworking” desired in absolute terms.

Au moins une journée dans la semaine :                                                                                             

• 80% en Espagne (+44 points par rapport à la pratique réelle) 

• 69% in Germany (+18 points)

• 74% in Italy (+24 points)

The average frequency of desired teleworking:

• 2.7 in Spain

• 2.2 days in Germany

• 2.4 days in Italy

The United States follows Europe closely, “ 59% of Americans who can telework are still 100% at home. »

Elon Musk may want to impose his way of doing things, but the American market is clearly following the global trend. Moreover, the share of job offers offering teleworking increased by around 7% between January 2020 and 2021.

Conversely, Japan is one of the countries most reluctant to telework. However, the Japanese had no choice but to question it. According to a study carried out by the economist Toshihiro Okubo in 2020, before the crisis only 6% of Japanese were affected by teleworking. While in spring 2020, teleworking affected 25% of Japanese employees.

In contrast, South Africa is one of the countries that has strongly adopted teleworking, despite the risks associated with cybersecurity. According to Cio Mag, following the covid-19 crisis, 57% of organizations in South Africa will continue to work remotely on a flexible basis. 31% believe that distance has made it possible to acquire more knowledge and resist social engineering attacks.

Standards

Toutefois, dans les autres pays, le télétravail reste régi par des normes semblables à celles des Français. Que ce soit aux États-Unis ou en Allemagne, tous sont soucieux du bon déroulement de ce modèle flexible. 

In the health context linked to Covid-19, Luxembourg and Germany have decided to extend the amicable tax agreement concerning teleworking until June 30, 2022. Several states in the United States have also established laws for supervise teleworking, including New Jersey which encourages this practice. All departments and authorities will be required to offer a teleworking program of a minimum of two working days per week based on operational needs. Appointing authorities should make flexible schedules and/or alternative work programs available to employees who are not eligible to telework when operational needs permit.

In France, teleworking has become established, and a new trend is emerging: “Workation”. According to France Info, 35% of the 400 business leaders surveyed by Opinionway for the startup Remoters - which facilitates the installation of employees abroad during a teleworking experience - say they are in favor of teleworking beyond our borders.

What is workation?

The principle is simple, you want to travel while working remotely, it's possible! You ask your employer about the possibility of going abroad, doing 100% teleworking. Thus, you have the possibility of having a work place adapted to your mobility, and this can last up to 1 year.

Please note, workation cannot apply to everyone.

• You must first have a job that allows you to work completely remotely.

• Then, it is appropriate that your activity does not require any particular equipment and/or too complicated to apply abroad. Therefore, it is essential to notify your employer of your “teleworking” stay, to have the necessary support.

The workation is organized in different ways, and requires a support process with your company.

• First of all, you can apply of a digital visa nomadic in the country you want to go to.

• It will be necessary to have a valid passport and an proof of regular income. It is possible to make the request directly online, otherwise you can go to the embassy of the country concerned.

• It is important that during your workation stays, you have an environment conducive to work and the necessary equipment to be productive. In order to meet these needs, several companies such as Holiworking or Woolibaz have launched to support you during your teleworking abroad. They offer you a place where the employee can work, but also, they provide a referent who will facilitate immersion within the country. On the employer's side, Holiworking or Woolibaz support the employee and the company on the regulatory and administrative aspect. This encourages and facilitates this type of initiative.

The benefits of workation

Many companies encourage “workation” because it would have a positive impact on company culture. Jean Castex, former prime minister, himself encouraged the practice of teleworking abroad as part of the fight against the coronavirus.

We can only see its educational and cultural benefits, both for the employee and for the companies. Even though workation has existed for a long time, it has proven to be THE TREND in recent years, and has accelerated with the health crisis.

Benefits for the employee

The employee can derive several benefits from this experience, which we already know well.

Employees are subject to less stress, “67% of employees consider that this has allowed them to rest mentally. » (According to passport-photo.online).

Then, what better way to boost creativity than to explore new landscapes! Indeed, 81% of people who have tested this way of working say they have developed their creativity and 86% their productivity at work. We would tend to think the opposite, even though it is precisely a way to escape the daily routine.

Other benefits for the company itself

Workation gives meaning to work, “84% of employees are more satisfied with their job” according to passport-photo.online. Workation helps to strengthen corporate culture. This can encourage young talents to better choose their company. These young talents are looking for flexibility and the possibility of being able to travel.

Furthermore, the most important point is related to cost reduction for the company. Still following the existing teleworking model, access to third-party locations makes it possible to reduce the size of offices and therefore considerably reduce rental charges.

Finally, teleworking helps reduce absenteeism within a company, which can have a strong impact on your activity and your turnover.

In conclusion

Teleworking abroad is an increasingly present issue in the world of work, and it is only authorized in a restricted way. However, our way of perceiving flexibility at work has progressed in France: many companies are interested and investing in improving well-being at work.

The services offered by Holiworking or Woolibaz are proof that this workation trend tends to continue and progress.

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