Study: Most employees who work from home feel they are not valued professionally

A study conducted by Genesis Property shows that 58% of employees in Romania feel that they are doing "invisible” work, that is, essential tasks, but little visible in the eyes of managers and colleagues. The research, conducted through the iVox platform on a sample of 1,025 respondents, reveals an increasingly pronounced trend: pressure, fragmentation of responsibilities and remote work mean that a significant part of the daily effort goes unnoticed. According to the study, direct interaction in the office space can reduce this problem: 80% of respondents say that physical presence helps them to be more visible, to give and receive feedback and to be perceived more correctly in terms of performance.

Over 36% of participants say that the office helps them to clearly delimit work from personal time. In contrast, remote work has notable negative effects for some employees: 28% fail to separate work from personal life; 26% say they end up doing more invisible work; many report unofficial overtime caused by small or unexpected tasks. For employees who return to the office, the advantages are multiple: 39% have better access to information and ad-hoc decisions, 38% receive faster feedback, and over a quarter believe that physical presence facilitates the relationship with managers. "Presence at the office is no longer just about ticking off tasks, but about being seen and being part of a living community... Small gestures become anchors that hold teams together,” said Elena Panait, Head of Leasing & ComYunitY at Genesis Property. The study shows that a modern work environment must include facilities that support well-being and professional development. Respondents' preferences are clear: 47% value spaces for relaxation the most; 27.3% request training and development programs; 25.2% consider green areas and spaces dedicated to walking essential.