Providing a balanced preview of remote work options, together with the tools and resources that can help employees develop a realistic understanding of their work and balance between work and non-work.

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- clearly introducing remote work options
- protecting remote workers’ psychological well-being
- providing opportunities for communication
- providing other supportive resources
- noticing early signs

Ways to Provide a Balanced Preview of Remote Work

Shirmohammadi, M., Au, W. C., &amp; Beigi, M. (2022). Remote work and Work-Life Balance: Lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for HRD Practitioners. Human Resource Development International, 25(2), 163–181. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2022.2047380 

Remote work and work-life balance: Lessons learned from the covid-19 pandemic and suggestions for HRD practitioners

Clearly Introducing Remote Work Options

Employees should be aware of the potential effects of remote work on mental health and suggest practices, such as self-care, seeking help, and setting boundaries. 

Protecting Remote Workers’ Psychological Well-Being

Letting workers who have remote working experiences share authentic stories and work-life balance strategies, resources, and advice in a safe informal forum.

Providing Opportunities for Communication

Organizations can provide remote workers with other resources, such as well-being, mindfulness, meditation training, and counseling services, setting the tone and encouraging organizational culture and practices that focus on well-being and appreciate boundary setting. 

Providing Other Supportive Resources

Managers should be able to notice early signs of reduced well-being and create opportunities to have open and supportive conversations about mental health.

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