Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Organization of Remote Work in IT Companies: The Managers' Perspective

被引:7
作者
Blaszczyk, Michal [1 ]
Popovic, Milan [1 ]
Zajdel, Karolina [2 ]
Zajdel, Radoslaw [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Lodz, Fac Econ & Sociol, Dept Comp Sci Econ & Med, PL-90255 Lodz, Poland
[2] Med Univ Lodz, Dept Med Informat & Stat, PL-90419 Lodz, Poland
关键词
remote work; IT; managers; work organization; COVID-19; LIFE BOUNDARIES;
D O I
10.3390/su151512049
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The study analyses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on work models and explores managerial perspectives on remote work compared to stationary work. A survey was conducted among companies, resulting in a sample of respondents. An additional research methodology used to validate the hypotheses was a market basket analysis. The findings indicate a significant change in work models, with a majority of companies adopting fully remote work or hybrid models with remote work as the predominant mode. Managers generally perceive remote work as having a significantly worse outcome compared to stationary work. Concerns about remote work include difficulties in supervising remote workers, maintaining effective communication with the team, and potential negative effects on employee motivation and well-being due to limited interaction. Preferences for work models varied, with a notable proportion favoring fully remote work or hybrid models. Reasons for considering a long-term change to stationary or remote work include coordination needs, control and supervision requirements, physical presence demands, and impacts on organizational culture and atmosphere. Benefits of remote work include employee flexibility, talent attraction, and alignment with employee demands and the labor market. This study provides insights into the evolving work landscape and informs strategies for effectively managing remote work environments.
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