* A total of 1,110 respondents were surveyed, 31 percent of which stated that they used teleworking, home office or mobile work. 755 respondents stated they did not use these types of work.
In 2021, ** percent of employees in Germany stated they did not work from home because it was not possible in their profession, whereas * percent stated that their supervisor did not support working from home arrangements. The figures are based on a survey conducted in Germany during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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