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Trade-secrets in pyjamas: teleworking challenges and best practices

11 October 2024 in HUMAN RESOURCES PORTUGAL
Trade-secrets in pyjamas: teleworking challenges and best practices

Opinion article by Filipe Gomes, NLP Associate, published in HUMAN RESOURCES PORTUGAL.

"Working from home in formal clothing only from the waist up has quickly gone from a temporary solution to a permanent reality in the modern workplace. According to INE - Statistics Portugal, in the first quarter of 2024, more than 20% of the employed population worked remotely (27% exclusively teleworking).

Despite companies' efforts to adapt to this 'new normal', the protection of trade secrets is not always given due attention. And when it comes to secrets, prevention is by far the most effective course of action."