The introduction of teleworking in the civil service and the public sector is another token of the government’s commitment towards reaching an optimum balance between work and family responsibilities, said Family and Social Solidarity Minister Dolores Cristina.

She described how the government’s policy in this regard has been adopted after a series of studies and consultations with the National Family Commission, the Employment and Training Corporation, the National Equal Promotion, the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality and the Social Security Department.

The minister outlined the family friendly measures undertaken by the government in favour of civil servants, from which 13,000 families have benefitted.

Principal Permanent Secretary Godwin Grima, described teleworking as a win-win situation.

Olivia Cortis and Gaetano Borg described their experiences regarding teleworking. Ms Cortis said she used to work reduced hours, but thanks to teleworking, she started working fulltime.

Mr Borg said he was about to leave work in order to take care of his family, however, he was able to carry on his job thanks to teleworking.