Catalysing Change: The Ascendance Of Remote Working

Remote working refers to the carrying out of work away from the employer's premises on a regular basis. This concept, which is also referred to as 'teleworking', initially gained prominence due to the COVID-19 pandemic but has since become an increasingly popular possibility for employees due to the various advantages associated with working away from the employer's premises.

The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the main catalysts for remote working since many were forced to work from home due to the various restrictions in place at the time. This was seen all over the world, including Malta, which recorded an increase in the number of persons working remotely in Malta as well as those working remotely outside of Malta for Maltese businesses.¹ In fact, a study by Eurofound discovered that remote working in Malta increased by 20% from 2019 to 2021. This trend is still present today and in fact Mr. Tony Sultana, the Principal Permanent Secretary, declared that changes