Managing Remote Workers’ Well-Being. A Risk-Based Practical Approach
摘要
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new emergent risks due to the acceleration of the digital transformation and the new paradigm of remote (online) work specifics. This article explores the challenges and risks associated with remote work, particularly focusing on social isolation and digital alienation. It highlights the impact of these factors on mental health, occupational stress and presents strategies to mitigate their negative effects. The study includes a literature review, a survey based on a designed questionnaire conduct-ed by the partners from Romania, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia that support the VirtualEDU (“Upskilling and certification scheme for virtual educators”, Erasmus+KA220-HED - Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education, 2022-1-RO01-KA220-HED-000086331) project implementation, and practical recommendations for improving remote work environments. Key areas addressed include time management, effective communication, and digital competencies. The findings aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of remote work occupational emergent risks and offer solutions to enhance their well-being.