Since the coronavirus pandemic, teleworking has widely developed in several countries and sectors of activity. Israeli companies have repeatedly proven their leadership in the development of innovative tools enabling teleworking. According to Statista, in 2020, only 20% of employees worked remotely worldwide, compared to 28% in 2023. In Israel, known for its adaptability and resilience, companies have demonstrated progressiveness during the pandemic. Israeli companies have not only successfully adopted remote working practices and technologies, but they have also created tools to help companies around the world ease the transition to the new era of remote working.
Around 16% of businesses are now working remotely only and operating without an office. Sector- and occupation-specific statistics show broad acceptance of remote work, particularly within knowledge-based work organizations, with technology companies leading the way.
In 2021, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs reported that the Israeli economy is second in the world in adapting to remote work, with 47% of employees able to work from home.
Timely solutions
Solutions developed by Israeli or Israeli-based companies have contributed significantly to the productivity and efficiency of operations: from communication tools and digital platforms for recruitment, onboarding and talent and project management to 'advanced cybersecurity services to protect teams working remotely.
Furthermore, many Israeli companies have developed teleworking tools, such as Radvision which has developed a videoconferencing platform or GigaSpaces which offers one of the first digital integration hubs (DIH) on the market, a solution which simplifies digital transformation organizations while reducing the total cost of ownership of existing systems. Comeet, another useful tool created by an Israeli company, offers an applicant tracking system that makes life easier for recruiters. Finally, for cybersecurity issues, the Israeli company Check Point Software Technologies offers solutions to protect remote employees and teams against all digital threats.
According to Rocks&Gold, telecommuting represents only 10.7% of jobs in Israel today, compared to 67% globally, and another 9.27% represent hybrid employment options. Israeli technology companies report significant difficulties recruiting R&D personnel, with lower recruitment rates than other sectors. This deficit can delay product development and slow innovation, which will impact the overall performance of technology companies.
Despite these challenges, many companies continue to innovate and adapt by leveraging global talent, exploring new work models, and using remote work tools to facilitate simple and valuable collaboration.
Caroline Haïat
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