Abstract:

The Corona Pandemic, emerged 2020, is changing the life conditions, industry and commerce, the job market and working conditions continually and permanently. It triggered a surge in digitalization and also the proportion and frequency of home office in companies. According to the current study situation teleworking has had positive effects for companies and workers in the last years before the Corona Pandemic. By reducing the risk of infection from viral infections, teleworking gains also momentum to save jobs and companies under Corona Pandemic. The research question focuses in the first step on the changing scope of teleworking and its influence on job satisfaction, which is subject of this article. Further it is aimed to analyze a possible scope of teleworking, which can reduce the job satisfaction of workers and could be implemented as a guideline for HR manager. The research fundamentally bases on an extensive literature review by using various databases, Web of Science, SpringerLink, SCOPUS, Research Gate, Google Scholar, Bitkom Research, Google Search, Wiley Online Library and others. 34 studies employing quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method designs have been included in the review. The method of qualitative content analysis as outlined by Mayring has been used to analyse the literature and interpret the findings. Elaboration of theoretical basics targeted on the topic is required for achieving the goal. The research fundamentally bases on literature review. Through the literature analysis, the growth of teleworking frequency and influence on job satisfaction is represented. Telework indicates positive effects on job satisfaction, including some negative aspects targeted social and professional isolation, and perceived threats in professional advancement. This review may be a complementary theoretical support for academics and practioners to implement and manage teleworking attitudes and policies.