Zsófia Zádor, will present at IC2S2 2025 in Norrköping Sweden the work that she started in our lab!
Session: Mobility & Urban Science II
Hemeryck
Jul 22, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Working behaviour and the spatial complexity of economic activity
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated remote work adoption globally, revealing socio-economic disparities in access to remote work. This study investigates the determinants of remote work adoption in Budapest, Hungary, using mobile phone geolocation data and administrative records of Hungarian companies. By combining these data sources, we analyze how remote work prevalence varies across industries, income groups, and neighborhoods, focusing on spatial and temporal patterns of work activity. We identify three spatial clusters: industrial areas with low economic activity, institutional and commercial hubs with high remote work adoption, and mixed-use areas with diverse working patterns. Regression analyses reveal that higher-income individuals and those in finance-dominated areas are more likely to work remotely, while lower-income individuals, women and those in commerce sectors remain tied to physical workplaces. Proximity to the city center is negatively correlated with remote work, and company productivity measures are positively associated with remote work adoption. This study highlights the unequal distribution of remote work opportunities across socio-economic groups and urban locations, offering valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners in adapting cities to the post-pandemic work environment.
If you are around have a look to Zsófia talk!
More info on IC2S2 Conference here.