The paradox of teleworking: a critical reflection on health in remote work settings
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https://doi.org/10.26823/rnufen.v17i1.26304Keywords:
Teleworking, Health, Diet, Sleep, Physical activityAbstract
In modern organizational structures, teleworking is considered a flexible, widespread, and institutionalized form of work. However, as a form of work whose advantages improve workers' flexibility and autonomy, it also faces challenges in terms of how to structure itself as a truly healthy model. Thus, the objective was to reflect on how the organization and execution of teleworking interacts with three important behaviors related to a healthy lifestyle: physical activity, diet, and sleep. A critical reflection study approach was adopted. According to the results, teleworking exposes workers to risks such as ergonomically unsuitable environments, changes in daily routines, and ambiguities about the interaction between personal life and the work environment. As a result, teleworkers have been experiencing health problems, which are reflected in the manifestation of sleep disorders, changes in eating behaviors, and reduced physical activity.
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