‘National Remote Working in Ireland’ survey seeks participants

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for the annual national remote working in Ireland survey.

The study will gather data on employees’ experiences and preferences for remote working, and will assess how remote working is impacting their career choices. It’s the third annual survey on remote working since the pandemic began and the first since many remote workers were able to return in-person.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD welcomed the initiative and encouraged workers to take part in the survey and said

“So much excellent work has been done in the last few years to support remote workers and employers. It is imperative we do not lose momentum now. This survey will help to ensure that we have the data to make the right decisions in this crucial area,”

NUI Galway Professor Alma McCarthy said that the findings of the 2020 and 2021 surveys “have impacted policy including the national remote working strategy”.

“The way we work has changed dramatically since the Covid-19 pandemic,”

“It is timely to capture the trends, preferences and career choice impacts two years on.” Professor McCarthy said.