57% of Employees Switched to Home-Office

Great Place to Work Institute surveyed coronavirus impact on business through "Care In Action COVID-19" poll.

8,609 employees from 24 companies answered survey questions. Research results show that 57 percent of employees worked from home. The "Care In Action COVID-19" study, conducted to understand different work experiences gained during the pandemic, aims to provide companies with new perspectives during the current period of uncertainty. 8,609 employees from 24 companies of different sectors and sizes participated in the survey, with 57 percent aged 34 and under. In the study, employees aged 55 and over expressed more positive views on measures taken, actions, communication and trust in management compared to the 25 and under age group. In the Care In Action COVID-19 survey, measurements were taken on many topics including transition to remote work during the pandemic, perception differences according to workplace changes and changes in workload.

Two-Thirds Working from Home

Research results show that 57 percent of employees worked from home during the pandemic. Together with those who worked this way previously, it was determined that two out of every three employees worked from home during this period. While 87 percent of participants stated that it was easy to reach the people they needed while doing their work, 84 percent indicated they were as effective working remotely as in a normal work routine.

19 percent report excessive increase in workload

The survey also sheds light on the topic of "increased workload." The proportion reporting increased workload during the pandemic is 19 percent. While 35 percent said their workload was slightly higher than normal, 9 percent believed it had decreased. It appears that employees' common concern is communication and receiving support. Eyüp Toprak, General Manager of Great Place to Work Turkey, evaluated the research results. Toprak stated: "By conducting the Care In Action survey, we aimed to make sense of the Covid-19 process and share results by bringing together different approaches and experiences. According to the research results, while the rate of feeling that thoughts and concerns are taken seriously by the company is 88 percent among senior management, it stands at 61 percent among non-managerial employees. The results show that during this period, employees expect more empathy and understanding from their managers. Despite all its challenges, we should view the pandemic period as an opportunity to develop new work models, manage uncertainties, adapt to change, and improve competencies such as digitalization and agility. The fact that technology alone falls short in meeting needs should be noted as a signal to better understand the importance of the human factor and invest in organizational culture."