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Challenges that Threaten Remote E-Workers' Psychological WellBeing

Blurred boundaries between work and home life

Psychological well-being is positively related to work-life balance.

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Suffer from physical and temporal separation

Limited opportunities for career development and promotions decreased visibility and opportunities in organizations

"Always on culture"

Lead them to overwork/work long hour

Challenges in building coworker relationships

Exhibit characteristics of workaholism

Remote e-workers are expected to be available and responsive to workrelated matters at all hours due to the widespread use of technology and globalized work environment.

Low quality of interpersonal relationships

Phones, emails, and messaging tools are primary communication methods

Limited Communication

Limited Social Support Social Isolation

Individual Personal Traits and Experience

Work effectively in remote environment, indevidual need: strong knowledge, skill and abilities higher self-efficacy structure behaviors adaptability to change emotional experiences between colleagues and workplace openness to

Experince

Joblevel(Job demand)

Level of group characteristics

Effective communication with colleagues and supervisors is crucial for sharing information, problemsolving, and building work relationships.

Strong social relationships with colleagues and managers enhance psychological wellbeing.

Support from colleagues and supervisors improves psychological well-being through advice and connection with work groups.

Factor supporting remote EWorkers' Psychological Well-Being

Having job control, support, clear roles, and access to tools improves employees' psychological wellbeing. Autonomy, flexibility, and reduced workload decrease job stress, while job support and available resources benefit remote workers, enhancing their well-being in synchronous and asynchronous work conditions.

Organizational level

Organizational climate, support, and practices impact remote workers' well-being. A positive and safe climate fosters shared values and occupational safety.

Establishing appropriate policies, procedures, and performance management systems for remote work is crucial. Providing career development opportunities and training helps remote workers decrease psychological strain and reduce feelings of social isolation.

The role of HRD Professionals to support Remote workers' Psychological Well-Being and Career development

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