Workplace Transformation in the Post-Pandemic Era: Impact of Remote Work on Productivity

Abstract

In this study, an analysis of the effects of remote working on productivity is conducted through a well-structured questionnaire using a Likert scale among 50 individuals to understand how the transition is made in post-pandemic times. It is found that those who are remote workers are more productive compared to those who are office workers since they have better Productivity Level (4.38 versus 3.00) and Efficiency Rating (3.97 versus 2.94). While there can be no cause-and-effect relationship owing to the cross-sectional nature of the research, consistent and highly reliable data with minimal variation (~0.7) and similar demographics suggest the work mode to be the influencing variable. Work-Life Balance comes out to be the major negative aspect with respect to those individuals who have opted for the distant mode (r = -0.300). Other aspects, such as communication, diversions, and internet quality, have very little significance, and this implies flexibility. The research suggests that a flexible approach to work with an emphasis on work-life balance should be adopted, especially in metropolitan cities such as Delhi.