Finns' decline in work well-being appears to have stabilised, according to the 'How is Finland doing' study (Miten Suomi voi) by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH).
The agency's latest study focusing on workplace well-being did not identify factors dampening employee welfare in the past six months, a change from the previous findings half a year ago.
Engagement at work meanwhile is still down, while boredom is up compared to before the pandemic.
Right now, one in ten employees is likely experiencing burnout, while 15 percent are at an increased risk. Burnout is more prevalent among younger workers, with one in three under the age of 36 experiencing symptoms.
Remote work — the new normal
The study's previous installment from the summer of 2024, found that telecommuting may have harmed employee well-being.
At that time, remote work was linked to issues such as loneliness and job boredom. However, in the latest data collected at the end of 2024, scientists no longer observed these negative effects.
Research Professor Jari Hakanen told Finnish news agency STT that remote workers now reported less strain, fewer conflicts and fewer emotional issues at work.
"This is a descriptive report, so we can't yet explain the reasons behind these findings. In six months, it will be interesting to see whether this trend is more permanent," Hakanen said.
So far, according to the FIOH, remote work has not had a positive or negative impact. According to Hakanen, this may indicate that people have adapted to a world where remote work is a part of daily life. Workplaces may also have implemented practices that better support working from home.
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