Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a cohort of adults who met the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis of the interview transcripts was used to draw out key themes of participants' experiences, revealing how working remotely affects health, social ties, and well-being.

Findings: Three overarching themes were revealed: ’Remote Working and Health,’ 'Remote Work Challenges and Adaptations,’ and ’Community Impact and Social Connectedness.’" Multiple participants reported improved physical health due to remote work flexibility. Reported adverse impacts included anxiety elicited by distracting events within homes. Many individuals lost work-related social contacts, adversely impacting their social support systems. The blending of home and work contexts exacerbated social inequities within the cohort. How well technological resources aligned with social circumstances significantly influenced participant experiences of remote working.

Discussion: The study’s findings suggest that remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic had substantial health and well-being impacts for the cohort. Additionally, this qualitative study emphasized the importance of social support networks and the integration of social and technological components in remote work systems. Remote work may be a health determinant by blurring the line between work and home life, and organizations may need to integrate social and technical components to mitigate adverse impacts. Further, organizations and policymakers must prioritize social and technological alignment initiatives as remote work evolves to create a healthy, connected, and resilient remote workforce.