Contemporary supervisors and managers should support remote work and be prepared to address the requirements of remote workers, and these should appear in the job descriptions. Supervisors and managers should receive training that prepare them for working with employees who work remotely and flexibly. 

Developing Skills Required to Support Remote Workers

Abrupt transitions can lead to many negative outcomes. Therefore, providing employees with smooth transitions to remote work considering their work-life balance shows many desired outcomes. 

Supporting Employee Transition

- Developing skills required to support remote workers
- Supporting employee transition

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1) Offer remote work as an option

2) Prepare to support transition and remote work

3) Provide ongoing support to sustain remote work

Practical Suggestions to Support Remote Work and Work-Life Balance

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

Employers need to decide about what type and dynamics of remote work they should provide.
- Providing a balanced preview of remote work
- Offering a range of remote work options

Offer Remote Work as an Option 

Prepare to Support Transition and Remote Work

Providing remote workers with ongoing work-life balance support and helping them establish new routines and strategies accordingly.
- Listening to remote workers
- Developing i-deals through dialogue
- Facilitating access to development opportunities

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