Can I go to the hairdresser during homeoffice in Austria? 💇‍♂️@@@ With the popularity of remote work in Austria, the question of whether working time can be used for personal matters, such as a visit to the hairdresser, remains relevant. According to recent surveys, only 35% Austrian employees can work from home, which raises the question of how they use this time. In this context, it is worth considering to what extent such interruptions in the work process are acceptable. 🤔 #What is the status of homeoffice in Austria? 📈 According to recent studies, homeoffice has become an integral part of the life of Austrians after the pandemic. In Vienna, more than 45% employees have adopted the practice of remote work since COVID-19. This has created a new dynamic in labor relations and has allowed employees to approach personal matters flexibly during the working day. However, even with the increasing popularity of home office, only 13% workers fear losing this opportunity, while 48% believe that the need for remote work has increased in recent years. Read more about this topic in the article [“Die Österreicher wollen im Homeoffice bleiben”](https://medianet.at/news/career-network/die-oesterreicher-wollen-im-homeoffice-bleiben-60314.html). #Step 1: Understanding working hours 🕑 The question of whether you can go to the hairdresser during working hours comes down to the rules set by employers and the specifics of work contracts. It is important to understand how your employer views the use of working time for personal needs. ##Regulations and rules 📜 - **In many companies**: employees are required to report such breaks. — **Attitude to productivity**: Some employers may consider such actions unacceptable if they affect the completion of tasks. An example would be a situation where an employer found out that an employee had booked a haircut during working hours. Entrepreneur Kai Gunnar Häring expressed dissatisfaction, saying that this undermines trust in the work process. #Step 2: Respect for working hours 🙌 If you decide to visit a hairdresser during working hours, it is recommended to: — ✅ Discuss it with your management and get approval. — 📅 Schedule the visit at times when you do not have important meetings or tasks. — 📄 Make sure that your responsibilities are completed before or after the visit. ##Companies with flexible working hours 🙏 Some organizations, especially in creative industries, offer more flexible working conditions, allowing their employees to manage their own time. In such cases, you can agree on “flexible” breaks for personal matters, including a visit to the hairdresser. #Step 3: How does Homeoffice affect work ethics? 💼 While remote work can increase productivity, many workers may misuse their free time. The pandemic has revealed that some people have been using work time for personal matters, which has become a subject of serious discussion. Research shows that violations such as hiding a real workplace or combining personal tasks with work tasks appear against the background of Homeoffice. #Step and conclusions 📝 It is possible to go to the hairdresser during Homeoffice in Austria, but it is important to take into account the opinion of the employer and follow the established rules. Do not forget that openness and honesty in labor relations are the basis of trust. How do you feel about personal visits during working hours? Let us know in the comments! 💬 If you found it interesting and useful to learn about the intricacies of working from home and its impact on personal time, share this article with your friends! 📢 ##SEO meta description Find out whether you can go to the hairdresser during the Homeoffice in Austria and how this affects your work ethic. ##Helpful links — [Homeoffice in Vienna](https://wien1x1.at/homeoffice/) — [Working in a hairdresser](https://www.stepstone.at/jobs/friseur) — [Discussion about working hours](https://www.zeit.de/arbeit/2023-01/arbeitszeit-arbeitgeber-luegen-aufruf) — [Inappropriate behavior of employees](https://www.oe24.at/businesslive/im-homeoffice-zum-friseur-geht-das/621974523)