Sustainability & Work from Anywhere

Workations are now widespread, and many companies have already expanded their offers for short-term working from abroad to include long-term or permanent models. Our survey from summer 2024 shows that such offers are no longer just "goodies for employees", but part of the strategic realignment of the business - including as part of the Sustainability strategy.

‘Work from Anywhere’ can contribute to all aspects of a company’s sustainability strategy. By eliminating commutes, reducing business travel and minimising office space, a company’s carbon footprint can be significantly reduced. Even more significant are the social aspects: greater flexibility opens up many new opportunities, particularly with regard to equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity. Both employees and employers benefit from this in equal measure.

• Equal opportunities through work-life balance: the parent carer works from home to better combine childcare and work. Foreign employees work temporarily in their home country to care for a sick family member, or generally from their home country.
• Inclusion of people with special needs, e.g. use of the home office if mobility is restricted.
• Companies can increase diversity by using flexible working models to appeal to people in different life situations and with diverse backgrounds. Jobs become accessible to a larger applicant market, as not only people from the local area apply, but people from all over Germany or even the world and, under certain conditions, can also apply for the job from abroad.