Systematically reviewing remote e-workers’ well-being at work: a multidimensional approach

By M. Charalampous, Christine Grant, Carlo Tramontano, Evie Michailidis. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 2018

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ABSTRACT The practice of remote e-working, which involves work conducted at anyplace, anytime, using technology, is on the increase. The aim of this systematic literature review is to gain a deeper understanding of the association between remote e-working, within knowledge workers, and the five dimensions of well-being at work: affective, cognitive, social, professional, and psychosomatic. Sixty-three studies employing quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method designs have been included in the review. Findings indicate that we know more about remote e-workers’ affective state and their social and professional life than we know about their cognitive functioning and psychosomatic conditions. Whilst the research indicates a positive focus there are some negative aspects of this way of working which are highlighted within this review; such as social and professional isolation, and perceived threats in professional advancement. This review may be of great importance for academics, to continue the theoretical advancement of research into remote e-working, and practitioners, to implement and manage remote e-working attitudes and policies more effectively.

Subfields: General Health Professions, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Sociology and Political Science

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Leading through paradox in a COVID‐19 world: Human resources comes of age (2021, background): “A recent systematic review of research on the relationship between remote working and employee well‐being among knowledge workers (Charalampous et al., 2019) concluded that ‘employers and managers cannot yet rely on clear evidence that remote e‐working is indeed beneficial for employees' well‐being’”
Normalising the “new normal”: Changing tech-driven work practices under pandemic time pressure (2020, unknown): “…erentiation also draws focus on new dimensions of remote workers, appropriateness of technology use, and technology ’ s in ﬂ uence on individuals ’ working lives to provide a deeper understanding of organisational cultures and working climate (Charalampous, Grant, Tramontano, & Michailidis, 2019).”