Telework and perceived workload: Learnings prior to the COVID-19 upheaval

During COVID-19, telework has become a new form of work for broader groups workers who were not teleworking prior to the pandemic. In this study, we ask what will be returning after if norm or most workplaces merely return old forms work. The main research question study was estimate role in perception workload. More specifically, gain an understanding stakes involved when reorganizing pandemic, analysed relationship between perceived workload and opportunities telework. Multilevel analysis utilized representative national data wage earners Finland (N = 4091). findings showed that opportunity is associated with lower capital area but rural areas. increasing among different-level workers, particularly educational social area, would beneficial terms well-being at There could good reasons organizations reject status quo ex ante COVID-19 consider norm, where are offered wider worker groups.