The Impacts of Remote Working on Workers Performance

Elshaiekh, Nour Eldin Mohamed; Hassan, Yasir Ali Ahmed; Abdallah, Amna Abdelrouf Alhassan

doi:10.1109/acit.2018.8672704

Cited by 36 publications

(30 citation statements)

References 3 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The emergence of digitalization and the growing advancements of ICT contribute to the impact on the quality of people's work and community life (Elshaiekh et al, 2018;Shahbaz, Jam, Bibi, & Loganathan, 2016). In early 1980, the accessibility of Wi-fi and internet-based tools paved the way for workers to connect over different locations, thus, minimizing the cost and time (AlMarar et al, 2021).…”

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The idea of remote work can be traced back to the oil crisis of the 1970s. Elshaiekh et al (2018) cited in their study that people in these times conveyed that due to the fuel price hike, there was an increase in the cost of their daily commute. This prompted Jack Nilles, a former NASA engineer, to introduce the concept of remote working in his book, "The Telecommunications-Transformation Tradeoff," in 1972.…”

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The International Labour Organization (2016) termed remote working as "a form of work in which (a) work is performed in a location remote from a central office or production facilities, thus separating the worker from personal contact with co-workers there; and (b) new technology enables this separation by facilitating communication. " Elshaiekh et al (2018) designated remote working "as a flexible work plan through which a worker achieves his/her tasks, responsibilities, and other official duties from a worksite besides the company premise from which an employee is bound to report for work." Remote work is most desirable for jobs requiring output-based monitoring, independent work, and less face-to-face contact.…”

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The rise of globalization and the increasing trend in the digitalization revolution has contributed to the radical change in how people work and live (Elshaiekh, Hassan, & Abdallah, 2018). According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (2011), the widespread availability and increase in the usage of work applications along with cloud services that can be accessed remotely allowed employees to accomplish their tasks even outside of their offices.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Investigating the Impact of Remote Working on Employee Productivity and Work-life Balance: A Study on the Business Consultancy Industry in Dubai, UAE

Rañeses¹,

Nisa²,

Bacason³

et al. 2022

Int. j. bus. adm. stud

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The advancements in digitalization have sparked the way traditional work takes place. COVID-19 pandemic has also prompted a drastic change for modification of the usual work setting. These give rise to remote working, also known as telework, hot desking, work from home, hoteling, and a flexible work plan through which a worker achieves his/her tasks in a place remote from the customary office. Studies have found that remote working brings several challenges and benefits to workers. People who practiced remote working have shown an increase in their job performance and job satisfaction. However, other workers have expressed concerns on other aspects such as pressures in time management, loneliness due to less or absence of interaction among workers, and the feeling of being left out. This study aims to examine remote working and its impact on the productivity and work-life balance of the employees in the business consultancy industry in Dubai, UAE. This is quantitative research wherein descriptive and correlation research designs employing regression analysis were utilized. 96 employees working in the administration and office from different organizations in the business setup division were sampled using purposive sampling. Analysis of the responses demonstrated that remote working has a strong positive relation to employees' productivity. However, results also showed that remote working has no significant impact on the employees' work-life balance. On these bases, employers should take responsibility for the health and safety of the workers under their care whether or not the work is being done remotely. Similarly, employees should also take responsibility for themselves by carefully following the guidelines and procedures enforced by their employers. Further research is needed to identify other factors or variables that could bring fresh perspectives to elucidate the impact of remote working further.

show abstract

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Remote Workingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Investigating the Impact of Remote Working on Employee Productivity and Work-life Balance: A Study on the Business Consultancy Industry in Dubai, UAE

Rañeses¹,

Nisa²,

Bacason³

et al. 2022

Int. j. bus. adm. stud

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…An increasing reliance on information technology infrastructures has rendered jobs more dynamic and has shifted businesses mindsets into alternative workplace environments, namely working remotely. Various definitions have been adopted to describe remote working as in (Elshaiekh, Hassan, & Abdallah, 2018), (Clark, 1998), and(OLSON, 1983). All of these, however, revolve around the same basic concept of completing tasks away from a physical office space with increased flexibility in time and schedule planning.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Working Remotely During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Efforts of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates

AlMarar¹,

Alkhodari²,

Atia³

et al. 2021

TIJAB

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, work is no longer being conducted in the traditional manner. This has created pressure on businesses to shift into a mode of remote working in order to avoid severe disruption. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has attempted to face challenges accompanying this crisis and explore solutions with the wise vision and constant support of its leadership. This paper examines the transition of working procedures at one of the most influential entities in the UAE; the Ministry of Education (MOE). The purpose here is to shed light on how obstacles have been turned into opportunities in order for MOE employees to continue working remotely during such critical conditions. This is illustrated by the efforts of ministry departments that were interviewed for their feedback during the study. This paper provides insights into the activation of remote work in response to sudden incidents by highlighting measurements and factors that contribute to entities’ readiness for such a transition. This study analyzes the value and originality of MOE remote working practices and their impact on the wider community.

show abstract

Working Environment Selection After Pandemic Using Picture Fuzzy Sets

Bal

Sarı

2022

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Impacts of Remote Working on Workers Performance

Cited by 36 publications

References 3 publications

Investigating the Impact of Remote Working on Employee Productivity and Work-life Balance: A Study on the Business Consultancy Industry in Dubai, UAE

Investigating the Impact of Remote Working on Employee Productivity and Work-life Balance: A Study on the Business Consultancy Industry in Dubai, UAE

Working Remotely During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Efforts of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates

Working Environment Selection After Pandemic Using Picture Fuzzy Sets

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About