As working from home has become a permanent fixture for companies since the pandemic, Vincent Meyer, a labor sociologist, analyzes how this new way of working is transforming trust-based relationships and the role of young people in the professional world.
While only 4% of working people in France worked remotely in 2019, more than one out of every five employees does so today. Employee monitoring has developed in parallel, explains Vincent Meyer, a professor and researcher in labor sociology at EM Normandie Business School. He analyzes how digital tools are redefining trust between employers and employees, and how young professionals, seeking autonomy and balance, are adapting to this new environment.
While remote work was initially adopted for health reasons, it is now primarily driven by strong employee demand. This preference is especially pronounced among younger workers. Sensitive to work-life balance, studies show that, like their older counterparts, they want remote work opportunities, but often not more than one or two days a week. This allows them flexibility without severing social connections. In fact, some young employees report suffering from not seeing their colleagues enough when everyone is working from home.
Most companies, however, prefer young employees to be physically present in the office more often, so they can learn and integrate better. Still, many companies now offer remote work to attract new talent – this has become a point of negotiation. As...
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