Abstract

This deliverable provides a thorough analysis of the existing knowledge in literature on the rise and use of RWA in relationship with long megatrends and external disruptions. Drawing on a systematic analysis of 516 publications, the review synthesizes existing knowledge on remote work, examining its varied impacts on individuals, organizations, and regions. The present deliverable is organized in 6 Sections, explained as follows. In Section 1 an overall description of the Methodology to produce the literature review is given. Section 2 presents the origins and diffusion of the phenomenon, the connection with Shocks and megatrends, the evolution and diffusion of RWA in Europe and the geography of RWA in urban and rural territories. Section 3 focuses on current and potential transformations on Individuals, with a specific attention to: subjective well-being, everyday practices and routines, relationships. Section 4 provides information on the current and potential transformations on production organization: Business models, teleworkability and the organi-zational impacts, Innovation and economic performances. Finally, Section 6 provides a critical discussion of the main findings of the systematic literature review and some preliminary corresponding recommendations.