According to new Eurofound data, Europe is seeing a gradual increase in workers returning to the office, with in-person work rising from 36% in 2023 to 41% in 2024. This marks a reversal from the teleworking trend spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic when 40 million people were remote workers at its peak in 2021. While large employers push for this transition, workers prefer remote work for autonomy and work-life balance. The shift also reflects changing gender dynamics, as more women now work entirely on-site than men.
The number of workers returning to the office is gradually increasing across Europe, with the share of employees working entirely from the workplace rising from 36% in 2023 to 41% in 2024.
Employers argue that in-person work fosters collaboration, productivity, and innovation, while workers highlight autonomy and work-life balance benefits of remote work.
For the first time, more women than men work entirely from the office, indicating a notable shift in gender patterns in the workplace.
Although teleworking rates vary, the data shows that Ireland holds a strong telework culture, yet many remote-capable jobs remain office-bound.
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