The remote work, the implementation of a sustainability protocol to observe or not, changes in people’s behavior

Abstract

Classified as distance work, remote work is a modality that has existed for a long time and some companies adopt this form of work for many reasons, among which we can point out functional well-being, mobility, productivity, etc. The adoption of remote work was on the rise, and with the advent of Covid-19, due to the need for social isolation, many companies and employees immediately and urgently adopted remote work. These people began to carry out their daily activities in a far from traditional environment and, for the most part, in their own homes. In this case, this sudden change may have occurred without any type of preparation or guidance regarding sustainability. People have adapted to the existing conditions to be able to live with the difficulties presented in the scenario. The objective of this work is to verify the change in people's behavior, based on the application of an environmental sustainability protocol in remote work. This result will demonstrate the importance of having a protocol or periodic guidance material, with the aim of raising employee awareness, so that these people can implement sustainable practices in their daily work when working remotely.