Remote worker in home office with coffee and laptop

A remote worker in home office during late afternoon, with coffee and laptop, depicting the daily routine of telework in Brazil.

About this subject

Home office became a consolidated work modality in Brazil from 2020 onwards, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in 2022 about 9.5 million people worked remotely at least once a week. The image of a professional with coffee and laptop in the late afternoon represents a typical moment: a break for a hot drink, common in Brazilian culture, especially in the South and Southeast, where coffee consumption is more intense.

Remote work brought changes to daily organization. Studies by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) indicate that 74% of Brazilian remote workers report higher productivity, but also challenges such as difficulty separating personal and professional life. The late afternoon scene is symbolic: many professionals adjust their schedules to take advantage of natural light or avoid traffic jams, a common practice in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian labor legislation, through the 2017 Labor Reform and Provisional Measure 1.108/2022, regulates telework, defining rules for hours, equipment, and expense reimbursement. The image with coffee also refers to the coffee shop culture that has expanded in Brazil: the country is the second largest coffee consumer in the world, second only to the United States, with an average of 6.4 kg per capita per year.

Interestingly, the afternoon is the peak coffee consumption time among Brazilians, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC). Home office, combined with coffee, has become a symbol of a new professional era, where flexibility and technology meet. The scene captures a moment of pause and concentration, common to millions of workers who have adopted hybrid or fully remote models.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is remote work regulated in Brazil?

Yes, telework is regulated by the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) since the 2017 Labor Reform, with changes by Provisional Measure 1.108/2022. The law defines rules for hours, equipment provision, and expense reimbursement.

How many Brazilians work from home?

In 2022, about 9.5 million people worked remotely at least once a week, according to IBGE. The number varies by sector and region.

Is coffee consumption higher during home office?

Yes, the afternoon is the peak coffee consumption time in Brazil, according to ABIC. With home office, many professionals maintain the habit of coffee breaks, which helps with focus and routine.