OTE telecoms, part of the DT group, is expanding its flexible working model by launching a pilot program that will allow eligible employees to work remotely from any European Union country, broadening its existing teleworking framework as the company seeks to adapt to evolving workplace expectations.
OTE management stressed that all new working arrangements are entirely voluntary, apply only for specified periods and are implemented in line with the company’s operational requirements. The company said the framework was developed jointly with employee representatives and incorporated into a new collective labor agreement, rather than being introduced unilaterally. According to OTE, the expanded flexibility allows employees to manage their time more effectively without undermining teamwork, accountability or productivity.
Marking the launch of the pilot program, OTE group human resources director Panos Tsiantoulas said the company remains committed to investing in a workplace built on trust, flexibility and respect for employees’ needs.
Alongside the new work arrangements, OTE and employee representatives have strengthened workplace protections by incorporating an anti-violence and anti-harassment policy into the company’s internal staff regulations through the same collective labor agreement. The measure is intended to reinforce procedures for preventing and addressing workplace misconduct.
The initiative reflects a broader shift in Greece’s labor market, where employers are increasingly adopting more flexible working models as they compete for talent and adapt to changing employee expectations. At the same time, the debate over hybrid work has intensified, with recent analysis highlighting both its benefits and its risks, including the growing challenge of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and protecting employees’ right to disconnect outside working hours.
