4th International Conference

Organized by
S.P.Mandali’s
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (WeSchool)
Mumbai and Bengaluru
Theme: Innovation, Technology and Sustainability:
Shaping the future of Business and Society

Lifelong Learning: Opportunities and Obstacles for Teleworkers

Submission ID: WIC-119

Authors:
Ms. Aaradhana Rukadikar and Dr. Deepika Pandita
Introduction
• In our ever-changing culture, the requirement to update one’s abilities and
knowledge puts pressure on the labour market position of low-skilled
workers.
• It can be challenging for people to remain up-to-date and competitive
given the rate of change and growing complexity of the labour market.
• To face future problems, learning will be lifelong, and a person’s ‘learning
quotient’ will be critical to their employment.
• Lifelong learning is the continual pursuit of knowledge throughout one’s
life, whereas teleworking is the practice of working from a location other
than one’s usual workplace.
• Teleworking has grown in popularity as technology has advanced, allowing
individuals to work from anywhere in the globe while being connected to
their employers.
• As technology advances, so does our access to lifelong learning tools,
allowing individuals to keep current with new innovations in their
profession and make educated career decisions.
Research Methodology and Objectives
• The authors have conducted a review of literature in the areas of Life long learning and Teleworing
• The existing literature has been carefully reviewed to define the forthcoming scope and provocations of lifelong
learning potentialities related to the Future of work for individuals with respect to teleworkers.
• We used an integrated approach synthesis to undertake an evidence-based evaluation of the current literature on
lifelong learning and its prospects and challenges.
• An integrated secondary search was conducted to locate particular and relevant literature on the issue.
• The primary search engines utilised to investigate the publications were Scopus, Google Scholar, Emerald
Insight, and Web of Science.
• We analysed both empirical and qualitative studies in the review to stress the linkages between the constructs
that emerge from the available research. The authors have reviewed the literature on lifelong learning, its
difficulties, and its prospects.
LifeLong Learning (LLL)

• Lifelong learning is the practice of continuing to learn throughout one’s

entire life, especially outside of or after the completion of formal
schooling.
• Lifelong learning is the "ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of
knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Therefore, it not
only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship, and personal
development, but also self-sustainability, as well as competitiveness and
employability.
• The growing importance of computers and technology has reduced the
demand for traditional low-skilled workers, making the situation of low-
skilled workers even more precarious (Gvaramadze 2010).
• There is a renewed emphasis on the advanced skills, ICT competencies
and spirituality required for the modern workplace (Hamburg, 2020).
LLL And Teleworking
• Telework is a way for companies to save money on infrastructure costs while allowing their employees to work
from a place convenient for them.
• An increase in telecommuting during the pandemic is expected to impact working life not only in terms of more
people working from home but, more importantly, in terms of potentially changing attitudes towards work
( Vasic, 2020).
• Neither telecommuting nor lifelong learning is evenly distributed among workers, risking widening
socioeconomic inequalities (Bjursell et al., 2021).
• Employee productivity was also affected by other members of the same family working or studying from home
(Raišienė et al., 2021).
• To meet this growing need, lifelong learning programs have been developed to bolster employee retention and
job seeker integration (Hauret et al., 2020).
Findings
Teleworking and lifelong learning are two critical concepts that are growing more significant in today’s global economy.
Prospects of Lifelong learning while teleworking:
• 1. Teleworkers can take advantage of the extensive availability of online courses to gain new skills or brush up on old
ones. Coding, data science, and project management are all popular online courses.
• 2. Teleworking can also give an excellent chance for people to further their professional growth. Examples of such
activities are attending webinars, participating in virtual conferences and seminars, or completing self-paced learning
modules.
• 3. Teleworking may be an excellent way to network with peers and co-workers in other regions. This might include
joining professional groups, attending business events, or even building a network through social media.
• 4. Reading books, articles, and other materials relating to one’s career can assist teleworkers in keeping current on
industry trends and developing expertise about job-related issues.
• 5. Teleworking can also provide employees with an excellent opportunity to locate a mentor. They may take advantage
of this chance to ask questions, seek advice, and learn from someone with more expertise.
Findings
Challenges before employees for lifelong learning while coping with
teleworking:
• Employers may find it challenging to verify that their workers are engaged in lifetime learning when
teleworking.
• Teleworking might result in less face-to-face interaction among co-workers, damaging the learning
process.
• Teleworking necessitates less physical presence in the office, meaning employees may be less
inclined to participate in lifelong learning in the workplace.
• During teleworking, it comes to communication and teamwork, lifelong learning might be complex.
Maintaining constant communication and collaboration may be difficult when people are not in the
same room, which can lead to disagreements and misunderstandings.
• Teleworking and lifelong learning need the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule. This might be
difficult for folks accustomed to typical working hours and a defined routine.
• To keep up with the needs of the profession, technology may need to be updated or modified. This
can be difficult for businesses and individuals that do not have access to cutting-edge technology or
do not have the finances to acquire it.
Conclusion
• The potential of lifelong learning related to the “future of work” consists of applying
technology to offer flexible and accessible educational options, such as virtual reality and
online learning platforms.
• Considering teleworking in this era, employees have opportunities for lifelong working.
• While working from home or remotely, employees get free time to do various lifelong
learning courses, which might enhance their knowledge about the acceptable use of
upcoming technologies.
• While teleworking and lifelong learning might be challenging, the potential benefits far
exceed any disadvantages.
• Teleworking and lifelong learning may assist individuals, businesses, and organisations in
increasing productivity, lowering expenses, and remaining competitive in today’s volatile
global economy.
• Furthermore, the lack of structure associated with teleworking might be troublesome for
some individuals, who may struggle to keep on track and be productive in the absence of
supervision.