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Remote work is any type of working arrangement to work from home or – more generally – away from the employer’s premises or in a fixed location. In this context the focus is on remote work enabled by digital technologies (e.g. personal computers, smartphones, laptops, software packages and the internet). and working on premises have become seamlessly integrated in the work life of most Finnish experts. However, the greatest risk of hybrid work is people becoming lost in Remote work is any type of working arrangement to work from home or – more generally – away from the employer’s premises or in a fixed location. In this context the focus is on remote work enabled by digital technologies (e.g. personal computers, smartphones, laptops, software packages and the internet). . It is important to identify and support those who opt to work entirely remotely and do not actively participate in the work community. Leadership, promoting employee engagement and paying attention to working conditions both at home and in the office are of key importance from the perspective of well-being at work and productivity.  

Working remotely can increase well-being and reduce workload, but it does not benefit everyone equally. For example, the experiences of supervisors and employees may differ. 

Read more about the research findings in the press releases in English: 

• The greatest risk of hybrid work is people lost in remote work | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
• The benefits of remote work are not equally distributed — impacts vary between employee groups | Finnish Institute of Occupational Health