The Impact of Remote Work on Employee Productivity and Well-Being

Abstract

Abstract The world's trend towards remote work has been further accelerated by the sudden start of the COVID-19 epidemic and the quick development of communication technology. Researchers and practitioners are becoming more interested in learning how remote work affects worker productivity and well-being as a result of this shift. This study examines the complex effects of remote work arrangements on human experiences as well as organisational outcomes. We examine both quantitative productivity indicators and qualitative information gleaned from staff surveys and interviews using a mixed-methods methodology. According to this research, working remotely can have two effects: it can increase productivity by allowing for greater flexibility and autonomy, but it can also have negative effects on mental health because of the absence of direct social connection, isolation, and blurred work-life boundaries. The study also emphasises how management techniques, technology, and organisational support mediate these impacts. This study adds to the expanding corpus of research on remote work and provides helpful suggestions for creating rules that balance worker well-being and productivity.