COVID-19 pandemic and remote working: Toward a new way of working

The sudden shift to remote working during the pandemic has highlighted both the benefits and challenges of this mode of work. This chapter provides a review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote working. Then, it explores the benefits of remote working, including increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved work-life balance, as well as the challenges such as social isolation, communication difficulties, and the need for self-leadership and time management. Furthermore, this chapter examines the future of remote working, considering the increasing popularity of hybrid work as the new normal. It provides strategies that individuals can adopt to cope with this new way of working, such as setting up a dedicated workspace, establishing a routine, and prioritizing communication and collaboration with colleagues. Finally, this chapter closes with some final conclusions.