Workload and health of older academic personnel using telework
Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn School of Economics and Business Administration, Tallinn, Estonia;
*Correspondence: rene.arvola@ttu.ee
Abstract:
Aim of the study was to measure telework usage and to explore interactions between health, workload and telework. Telework is work that is carried out outside the central office, involving new technology that permits communication. Work carried out at any time, at any place, has been very common in the case of research institutes and universities. This type of work has advantages and disadvantages for both an employee and employer. The study of telework was carried out in Tallinn University of Technology (TUT) where working at home has been very common for a long time. The questionnaires were sent to academic personnel. The study shows that academic employees preferred teleworking for better concentration on work and saving time and money. There was no significant difference in telework usage by age and teleworkers had fewer complaints about tired eyes, arterial hypertension and stress.
Key words:
diseases, stress., telework, work hours