Smart working at Axa - a model that puts trust and results first

The entire economic sector is faced with the challenge of organising the working environment such that it meets employee expectations and satisfies the company's needs effectively and over the long term.

To this end, the Swiss subsidiary (1) of the Axa Group has launched a new "Smart Working" agreement that will apply to all employees as soon as the current pandemic-related measures are lifted.

The company has already introduced a number of flexible working solutions (including part-time job sharing), tailored to age groups and individual circumstances. These successful forays were used to define a model based on team accountability and the elimination of location requirements.

Depending on departmental needs – which will be assessed at local level – in-office presence will be between 40 and 60%. Employees can, at their discretion, work the remainder of the time in a private location or coworking space, and even on a roaming basis.

Events such as meetings, teamwork and sociable gatherings can be planned in order to maintain the personal contact that is essential to team-building.

Every employee will receive an annual allowance of 200 Swiss francs (186 euros) to help finance optional equipment that are not covered by the employer's obligations.

¹ Axa is Switzerland's largest insurance company and employs 4,500 people.