The sudden surge of remote work, fuelled especially by the COVID-19 pandemic, has revolutionized the face of contemporary employment. This paper discusses the evolution of remote work, from its incremental uptake in technology sectors to its mass adoption across industries during the pandemic. It discusses the technological, economic, and social drivers that have made this possible, with emphasis on the evolution of communication tools, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. In addition, the paper discusses the long-term impacts of remote work on organizational culture, worker well-being, productivity, and societal norms. Some of the main findings show both the positive, such as improved work-life balance and saving costs, and the negative, such as employee burnout, loneliness, and the digital divide. Moreover, the paper discusses the long-term alterations of urbanization, real estate, and labour markets and how it will affect diversity and inclusion at work. The paper provides information on the future of telework and its implication for firms, policymakers, and employees while leaving room for research on the enduring effects of this change in the nature of work.