EY: 88% of companies that have implemented remote work are on a hybrid model

More than 4/5 of the companies (88%) that implemented remote work chose a hybrid model; of this group, the most, 77%, precisely defines the principles of stationary presence in the office. Most often (46%) employees are obliged to do so for at least three days a week, according to the EY study "Remote working in Poland".

Remote work is already a permanent element of the functioning of many companies, which has been regulated under the provisions of the Labour Code for almost a year. As the results of the EY study show ' Remote Work in Polish', domestic organizations that opted for it, the vast majority (88%) focused on a hybrid model. Of this group, in as many as 77% of cases, companies precisely determine the rules of presence in offices to employees. Most often (46%) are at least 3 days a week, slightly less often (43%) two days, and only 11% of enterprises indicated the option in one day, according to the survey.

89% of the surveyed companies prepared appropriate modifications in the form of remote work regulations, and 2% of companies have not yet taken any actions in this respect, given in the material.

The amendments to the Labour Code introduced on 7 April 2023 imposed an obligation on employers to cover expenses related to the implementation of remote work. It can take the form of an equivalent or a lump sum. 84% of companies in Poland decided on the latter option. Interestingly, the percentage of companies that have chosen the equivalent (8%) is almost identical (7%) as those that do not make any withdrawals.

The overwhelming majority (88%) of enterprises in Poland determined the amount of the lump sum between PLN 50 and PLN 100. In 2% of the organization, it exceeds PLN 500. At this stage, companies will consider this value to be optimal, as as many as 83% do not plan any changes in this area, EY emphasizes.

The calculations were primarily considered (84%) of mandatory elements such as electricity or the Internet. Additional aspects, such as heating or water consumption, are only included in 16% of organizations. What is worth emphasizing, companies also in the area of the lump sum followed the appropriate procedures - 90% have documentation confirming the calculation of the lump sum in case of inspection, according to the EY report.

The EY research "Remote working in Poland" was carried out using the CAWI method on a sample of over 300 representatives of medium and large enterprises in Poland. In 70% of cases, respondents represented organizations with more than 250 employees.

Source: EY and ISBnews