Italy wants to change the way its public administration works

The “POLA” plan (Piano organizzativo del lavoro agile) recently announced by Italy’s Minister of Public Administration will soon be rolled out to the country’s civil service. It has an ambitious objective: to ensure that 50% of all work that can be done flexibly is, whether it’s via teleworking or other flexible work arrangements. The target will rise to 60% for 2021, and it will be up to individual managers to decide which roles are included.