"For most Europeans, the daily home to work commute is the equivalent of working one extra part-time shift a week or 48 minutes a day. That's according to new research from talent firm sd worx,* which surveyed 16,000 workers across 15 countries. Belgium-based workers spend the longest time on the road, averaging 57 minutes a day, followed by Sweden and Netherlands-based employees with 54 minutes and 52 minutes respectively. Slovenians enjoy the shortest trips, with their daily home-to-work journey taking just 40 minutes."
"When it comes to distance, however, Dutch employees top the list: They cover about 40 kilometres per day on average, compared to 37 kilometres for Belgians. Serbians travel the least, clocking in just 19 kilometers daily. The research also highlights which European countries have the highest rates of so-called "super commuters," workers who spend more than 90 minutes a day commuting. Belgium once again leads the pack with 20% of employees falling into this category. Ireland follows next with 16%, while Sweden and Germany tie at 15% each."
"Hybrid work has become a lifeline for those with gruelling travel times. It's "part of the solution for people who spend more than an hour and a half on the road each day," says sd worx's International Employment Specialist Valérie t'Serstevens. Many European employers across Europe seem willing to meet their long-distance commuters halfway by offering remote work options, at least for a few days a week. Overall, about 44% of Europeans work in a hybrid set-up, but among "super-commuters" the figure climbs up to 52% on average. In Belgium, 39% of super commuters are fully remote, working from home five days a week."
European employees spend on average 48 minutes commuting each weekday, equivalent to an extra part-time shift per week. Belgium records the longest average commute at 57 minutes, followed by Sweden (54) and the Netherlands (52), while Slovenia reports the shortest at 40 minutes. Dutch workers travel the greatest distances at about 40 kilometres daily, versus 37 kilometres for Belgians and 19 kilometres for Serbians. About 20% of Belgian workers are "super commuters" spending over 90 minutes daily, with Ireland at 16% and Sweden and Germany at 15%. Hybrid arrangements reach 44% overall and 52% among super commuters; in Belgium 39% of super commuters work fully remotely.
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