Work-From-Home Provides Benefits to Family and Workplace that Impact on Job Satisfaction: An Evidence from Bangladesh

Abstract

Work-from-home is not a new concept, but following COVID-19, many employees have become accustomed to this way of employment. A deeper understanding of work-from-home way to affects job satisfaction is necessary as to increase the satisfaction level of those people specially who are working from home. This study compiles information from 100 Bangladeshi employees of various organizations. A survey questionnaire was sent to study the association between seven work and family-related categories and the probability with which employees are satisfied with the possibility of working from home. Analysis of 100 observations at the level of the person reveals significant disparities in job satisfaction between firms and for work and family related domains. Employees reported increased levels of satisfaction with their physical and mental health stress reduction, child care and parental demand fulfillment and overall satisfaction. In addition, the data reveal intriguing variances due to family and employment-related characteristics. Undoubtedly, these insights can assist policymakers in enhancing employment routes for people from different organization. The current research has improved the understanding of work-from-home how may influence job satisfaction concerning the various works and family aspects.