The Chair for Collaborative Economy and Digital Transformation has conducted a series of studies from 2021 on the phenomenon of remote work in the Valencian Community in order to dynamically analyse the reality of this situation and better understand its scope, characteristics and trends. Through these studies, we can identify the socio-economic profiles most closely associated with remote work, as well as its varying implementation across different sectors, types of companies, and activities.
We also examine the ability, resources, and readiness of companies and their staff to effectively adopt remote work, as well as their compliance with relevant regulations. Additionally, this analysis examines the various psychosocial risks that remote workers face, as well as their preferences and expectations.
The study of remote work is crucial due to several factors:
- Work Transformation: Remote work represents a significant transformation in the way work is performed. And with the integration of information and communication technologies, it has redefined the traditional workplace conversations of time and place.
- Legal and Organisational Context: Understanding remote work is crucial in the establishment of clear legal and organisational frameworks. Definitions, voluntary agreements between employers and employees, and a clear delimitation of conditions are fundamental to successful implementation.
- Diversity of Modalities: A detailed understanding is required of the diversity of remote working arrangements, ranging form home-based work to worker-selected locations. It is crucial to establish conceptual boundaries and consider the human, organisational and legal implications.
- Implementation potential: An analysis on the potential for remote work provides valuable information on the flexibility of the labour market. Understanding the percentage of employees who could occasionally work remotely impacts employment policies and strategies.
- Historical evolution: Remote working has a history dating back more than half a century. Understanding its evolution from tele-switching to European framework agreements and directives helps contextualise its current relevance.
- Gap between Potential and Reality: There is a gap between the potential of remote work and its actual implementation. Identifying and understanding this gap allows for opportunities to improve.
- Impact of the Pandemic: The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, resulting in a distinctive experience. The examination of this period uncovers valuable insights, highlighting both benefits and obstacles, which can serve as a foundation for future adjustments and enhancements.
Overall, gaining a general understanding of remote work offers valuable insights and guidance for policy makers in both government and private organisations, as well as for workers. It provides relevant and useful information to better comprehend the situation and offer ideas for improvement. Many data are of particular interest for inspiring the training, guidance, and employment intermediation functions of employment services.
Reports 2023
- Complete report (Catalan)
- Complete report (Spanish)
- Executive report (Catalan)
- Executive report (Spanish)
- Executive report (English)
Reports 2022
