Social and emotional skills to regulate the mental effects of remote working and promote work satisfaction

The REMOTEMO project was launched in response to the widespread shift to teleworking triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. Recognised for sustaining employment during the crisis, remote working p...

The REMOTEMO project was envisaged to address the emergent needs of remote workers by fostering better management of teleworking conditions. Emphasising both intrapersonal (stress, anxiety, uncertainty) and interpersonal (social and familial relationships) management aspects, the project aimed to introduce smart working as a progressive model. This model integrates teleworking with new technologies, offering employees autonomy over their work locations and schedules, thus potentially enhancing work-family balance. The project's specific goals were to raise awareness of the mental effects of teleworking, promote emotional management, understand teleworking's implications, and ultimately increase job satisfaction in remote working settings.