EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

The need for more flexibility, shifting workforce demographics, and technology improvements have all contributed to the widespread trend of remote work. The effect of remote work on worker productivity is still up for dispute, though. This study explores the connections between work-life balance, job satisfaction, remote work arrangements, and productivity outcomes in order to determine how remote work affects employee productivity. In-depth interviews with 30 participants and survey data from 100 remote workers were combined in a mixed-methods approach. The findings show that, depending on specific situations and organisational support, working remotely can affect productivity in both positive and bad ways. If not properly handled, remote work can result in social isolation, diversions, and a decline in motivation even though it offers more flexibility and autonomy, which enhances work-life balance and job satisfaction. The results of the study emphasise the significance of putting policies in place to lessen the possible negative effects of working remotely, such as frequent virtual check-ins, open lines of communication, and training courses to improve productivity and self-management. Organisations can establish supportive cultures that promote employee well-being, engagement, and performance in remote work circumstances by embracing a nuanced knowledge of how distant work affects productivity.