{"id":1687,"date":"2019-09-16T18:31:58","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T16:31:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pistache-conseil.com\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2023-08-24T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T09:42:55","slug":"teleworking-a-developing-practice-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pistache-conseil.com\/en\/teleworking-a-developing-practice-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Teleworking, a developing practice in France"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Teleworking is a\npractice that is developing within French companies. Even though employers like\nto have an eye on their employees, outside factors are now pushing for a slow,\nbut anyhow real change in mentality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat waves, traffic, pollution and changes with school times have shattered the customary working hours of 9 to 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>As a result French law\nhas recently added the possibility for French employees to claim the right to\ntelecommuting. This does not mean that employers have to abide by this law, but\nbeing given the right to ask is a small move in changing practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evolution is real\nand in 2019 29% of French employees are now telecommuting on a full time or\npart time basis, according to a study by Malakoff Mederic Humanis, a famous\norganization that provides employee social protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is teleworking effective?\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Even If employees\nlargely like the idea,\u00a0 teleworking is\nstill being refused by 6 out of 10 companies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a number\nof employers, this approach of work is seen as a \u201csuperfluous\u201d\ndesire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, tensions\ncan arise between employees and employers who wish to telework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees who may be\ndenied teleworking may be half as satisfied with their employers.\u00a0For a\nmajority of employees, teleworking greatly improves their well-being. It is\nalso a mark of confidence and commitment from the main stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This working practice\ncan involve a reorganization of the processes which can lead to a technological\nchange aimed at ensuring effective communication between employees and managers.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human Resources\nmanagers do not always appreciate this approach as employees have to adapt to\nnew tools, and resistance to change is a major concern for them.<br>\n<br>\nFor this practice to\ndevelop in good conditions, it is essential to begin by changing the\nmentalities within companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Managers point of view<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For 79% of managers,\nthey believe that telework can increase work efficiency. It can help to reduce\nabsenteeism and can improve exchanges if implemented globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, various difficulties\ncan arise in this new organization of work :\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The collective link can be damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task delegation may not optimized<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working time and workload regulation are not\n100% controllable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The reluctance of managers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Despite this\nstrong interest from leaders, in France, more than 20% of leaders refute\nteleworking! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, 45% of\nrespondents fear the risks related to the security of IT tools, 31% blame\nmanagers and 28% want to avoid administrative burden. Others question the\nhierarchical link that can be defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why\nsuch reluctance?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, the\nreluctance of managers is the second cause of anti-telework patterns. That is\nwhy telecommuting has not been developed further within the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of managers\nis essential in the success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, it is not a\nfact that the responsibilities are reduced or that the hierarchical link is\ndamaged because it is inaccurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teleworking enables\nmanagers to learn about delegation, accountability and gaining confidence in\ntheir employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reluctance of\nmanagers towards teleworking is based on several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problems managing their service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exchanges are more complex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fear of losing managerial status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some fear that their staff may not be able to\ndisconnect from their work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing one\u2019s professional and personal not\ngiven to everyone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to go ahead\nand implement telecommuting ?\u00a0 here are\nsome tips :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit telecommuting to 1-2 days a week <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize training and sensitization specific\nto teleworking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your teleworkers to communicate their\nschedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain links between employees and employers\nand organize group meetings remotely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly define work arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the right communication tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set rules <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up meeting spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teleworking is a growing practice in French companies. 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