Abstract:

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate whether the conditions mediated by remote worker needs influence changes in job productivity.

Research Design & Methods: Study design represent quantitative mode and is based on literature review and research model that forms the basis for statistical analysis of survey data collected from a sample of (n = 500) people working remotely. For analysis cross-tabulation tables using mediators and the chi-squared index were used.

Findings:  Three mediators, namely digital skills requirement, improvement of balance (WLB) and flexible working hours, had the strongest effect on the relationship condition-productivity, with a p-value of less than 0.001. They have the strongest effect on general and mental health problems and flexibility in time and geography.

Implications & Recommendations: A company can enhance productivity by addressing the key needs that drive employee motivation, such as work flexibility, work-life balance, and the development of both hard and soft skills. Furthermore remote work has the potential to boost productivity while allowing employees to better integrate their work with personal life, leading to increased job satisfaction and improved mental health.

Contribution & Value Added: The results of the analysis contribute to the ongoing discussion on remote work productivity and its future development, particularly considering the disadvantages for companies and strict regulations regarding employer obligations for remote workers. We draw on various sources of needs categorization based on theoretical insights discussed in this study. We developed a research model that assumes a connection between working conditions and employee needs driven by theoretical insights, which helped identify key needs affecting productivity.