Whilst the new Spanish agreement on teleworking provides for up to three days of telework per week in normal circumstances, two specific conditions enabling the proportion to be raised to as much as 90% of work time were added to the Decree. Civil servants whose duties are compatible with remote working and who live in sparsely populated areas are entitled to these arrangements, and they can also be offered to applicants when there are established hiring difficulties.

Implementing collective bargaining is now a reality in France, and a guide has been published to help social dialogue stakeholders to calmly pave the way for it. The guide addresses the practical questions that these stakeholders may have, in particular issues covered by the Order, the permitted participants, the legal effects of the clauses in an agreement, and how agreements can be amended, suspended or terminated.

A toolkit, which provides all relevant information on an interactive knowledge platform, has been introduced following strong demand from Dutch civil servants who are still experiencing difficulties in adjusting psychologically to a changing work environment. An initial diagnosis can be established by taking one of the several self-evaluations which are available. Counsellors who are trained in professional risk prevention can be contacted and offer tailored follow-up.