Community of practices

This community of practices is a virtual space to share, discuss, and comment on learning initiatives among workers, practitioners, policymakers, and other specialised stakeholders. It empowers them and raises awareness of challenges and opportunities related to smart workers’ lives. The space also collects best practices, recommendations, and examples of success, creating sustainable resources for all involved.

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The New York Times published an article about a research on remote work that contains interesting data to supplement the knowledge acquired after the REMAKING survey

The research highlights that younger workers face significant career disadvantages when working remotely — including less mentoring, fewer advancement opportunities, and higher unemployment — which is why many of them are returning to the office despite generally preferring flexible work.

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Top Brussels official urges Europeans to work from home and drive less

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen is calling on citizens and companies to take immediate steps to reduce energy pressure across the EU

These recommendations have been announced after an extraordinary meeting of the EU’s 27 energy ministers on Tuesday to discuss the crisis.

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The empty desk policy: Why remote work is the sustainability win we’re ignoring

The article argues that widespread remote work (“the empty desk policy”) is an overlooked but powerful sustainability solution, criticizing the push to return to offices as outdated and based on mistrust rather than evidence. It highlights how eliminating daily commutes would significantly cut emissions, reduce wasted time and energy, and improve workers’ wellbeing and productivity, while also lowering company costs. The author emphasizes that office-centric models exclude many people—especially caregivers, disabled individuals, and others with constraints—thereby reinforcing inequality. Ultimately, the piece frames the right to work remotely as a simple, humane systemic shift that benefits businesses, society, and the planet, urging policymakers and employers to embrace it as a practical step toward a more sustainable and inclusive future.

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