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This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Management at the International Hellenic University and aims at the study of telework and the new Human Resources practices that were adopted during the pandemic. Initially, the theoretical background of teleworking and human resources management was studied. More specifically, it was mentioned what are the main aspects of teleworking and the main effects on the employees and on the organizations. Also, the role of Human Resources department was analyzed before and during COVID-19 pandemic. A survey questionnaire was utilized to examine general information regarding teleworking, the individual's adaption process, the challenges they faced during the remote working, and all Human Resources policies implemented during the teleworking period. The sample comprises of 98 people who were teleworking and were at least 18 years old. According to the results, the adaption was easy for most of the participants. The main difficulties that they faced were the lack of social interaction, the lack of lack of professional interaction/communication with coworkers and the lack of suitable place to work in the home. Regarding the Human Resources policies, most of the managers seemed to adapt to the new circumstances and managed to communicate clearly with the employees and keep them motivated. This research intends to increase scientific understanding in the field of teleworking by helping organizations to rethink teleworking tactics to maximize resources and expenses while also enhancing productivity without sacrificing their employees' quality of life and wellbeing.