How many days a week do you work from home?
it should be 'a right, not a request'.
Under Jacinta Allan's plan, workers would be entitled to work from home at least two days per week, if the job allows.
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'We're doing that because we know what the evidence tells us – workers are more productive, it saves time for families, it saves money for families,' Allan said.
In Ireland, a number of companies that allowed their employees to work remotely for the majority of the week have enforced policies to predominantly relocate their staff to the office –
notably AIB in recent weeks.
So today we're asking you:
How many days a week do you work from home?
Poll Results:
A couple of days a week
(349)
My job can't be done from home
(322)
Most of the time
(191)
Not applicable
(131)
I work 100% remotely
(130)
I can do my job at home, but my employer wants me in the office
(93)
I am permitted to work from home, but I prefer to work from the office
(78)
My job can't be done from home
I can do my job at home, but my employer wants me in the office
I am permitted to work from home, but I prefer to work from the office
A couple of days a week
Most of the time
I work 100% remotely
Not applicable
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