Work Environment, Work-Life Balance, Job Attitudes and Productivity of Telecommuting Employees in the Philippines

Abstract

Telecommuting has been a critical response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (Denham, 2021). This paper aimed to determine the extent of the work environment, work-life balance, job attitudes, and productivity of telecommuting employees in the Philippines. To determine the significant relationship between work environment, work-life balance, job attitudes, and productivity. This study is anchored on the social exchange theory. The researcher utilized a descriptive and correlational research design and was conducted on the 300 employees of the telecommuting company. The findings indicated that employees perceived a very great extent in the work environment, work-life balance, job attitudes, and productivity. Findings show a significant relationship between work environment and worklife balance, same with the work environment, and job attitude, none among other variables. In conclusion, employees recognized the company's effort in implementing a conducive telecommuting work environment that allows them to manage their work-life balance resulting in positive job attitudes and productivity. Any changes in the employees' work environment affect employees' work-life balance and vice versa-the same conclusion regarding work environment and job attitude.