Telework and remote work

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Abstract

“Telework” and “remote work” have both increased sharply in recent years during and after the pandemic. The basic difference between telework and remote work is that a teleworker uses personal electronic devices in addition to working physically remotely from a place other than an office or company premises, whereas remote work does not require visits to the main workplace or the use of electronic personal devices. “Mobile tele- and remote workers” use several other places in addition to home for working. “Digital online telework” is a global form of employment that uses online platforms to enable individuals, teams, and organizations to access other individuals or organizations to solve problems or to provide services in exchange for payment. Often tele- and remote workers cowork in virtual teams and projects. The prevalence of various types of tele- and remote working vary. Although there are conceptual challenges to operationalizing the concept, it is estimated that hundreds of millions—and possibly more—people today earn their living working at and from their home or other places using digital tools and platforms. In the future, it is expected that new hybrid modes of working will emerge enabled by digital technologies. These changes in working increase the complexity of job demands because of the increased variety of contextual job characteristics. The main benefits of these new ways of working are organizational flexibility and individual autonomy; at the same time, unclear social relations may increase feelings of isolation and challenge the work-life balance.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOxford Research Encyclopedia of Psychology
EditorsJosè Maria Peiro
PublisherOxford University Press
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-19-023655-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 Nov 2021
MoE publication typeA3 Book section, Chapters in research books

Keywords

  • telework
  • remote work
  • mobile work
  • digital online telework
  • prevalence
  • drivers
  • enablers
  • impact
  • Resilience strategies

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