Conferences & workshops organized by WORKPLACE MAGAZINE

Four years after its widespread introduction, the issue of telecommuting still raises tensions between employers, managers and employees. While there will be no massive backtracking on this issue in France, many companies have reviewed their office presence and hybrid work organization policies. What do these adjustments reveal? And, above all, are they not a sign of persistent confusion surrounding this central question: what is telecommuting really for?

Despite a slight improvement in 2023, France still has record levels of absenteeism, particularly among young people, women and managers. This situation is all the more worrying given that psychological disorders have become the leading cause of sick leave in recent years. Beyond the clichés about the supposed laziness of French employees, what are the reasons for this deterioration? Although there has never been so much talk of well-being in the workplace, are the QWL measures in place really up to the challenge?

Already widely present in our collaborative platforms, artificial intelligence is now positioning itself as an interface between the user and his or her work environment. The rapid development of generative AI and chatbots integrated into collaboration tools is set to transform our meeting, communication, information and knowledge-sharing practices. What impact will this have on teamwork? How will these new uses redefine the employee experience? What impact will this have on office equipment and layout?