Productivity, company performance... the economic effects of telework depend essentially on the conditions under which it is carried out according to a study by the General Directorate of the Treasury. However, the study points out, teleworking also has an impact on territories and greenhouse gas emissions.
Little implemented before the health crisis (7% in 2017), the use of telework increased sharply during the first lockdown: between 25% and 44% employees according to surveys. With a new lockdown in place since October 29, 2020, a Treasury Board study on the economic effects of telework offers a nuanced view of the effects of this device.
Imposed in an emergency in March 2020, remote work took place in unusual conditions (reconciling family life and professional activity). Instead, it concerned managers (66% against 5% of workers) and the information and communication sector (read more about Vie-publique.fr).
