A Study On The Motivational Factors Influencing Employees During Remote Work

Abstract

Purpose-The purpose of this study was to investigate the motivational aspects of employees while working from home

Design/methodology/approach– This study uses primary data analysis; the primary data were gathered from 180 employees who are working from home environment from all three sectors: IT, FMCG, E-Commerce.

Findings-The findings of the study suggest that motivation of employees while working from home depends on the nature of their work and even the encouragement of work life balance from their managers.

Research limitations/implications– Regardless of how the pandemic has impacted it, working from home has grown in popularity. The prevention of a decrease in productivity is the responsibility of employers. Workers must make an effort to conduct themselves honestly. Future scholars are encouraged to look into additional issues that affect workers who work from home. Researchers might talk to companies and workers about their hopes and concerns about working from home in the future.

Originality/value–The employees who are working from home prefer flexibility, work life balance and the functional factors with opportunity to spend more time with their family boost their motivation.