The Impact of Telecommuting on Workers daptability: An Exploratory Study

Authors

Ahmed El hammoumi

Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA), Fez, Morocco

Mohammed El hammoumi

Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (USMBA), Fez, Morocco

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62241/ijemd.22.2837.2338

Abstract

Remote work alters our relationship with the traditional work environment regarding time, place, and action, raising questions about the behavioral impacts on organizations. How can employee engagement be fostered in remote work settings? This empirical study explores the impact of remote work on workers adaptability in Morocco. The ultimate goal is to identify the factors that promote the adaptability of remote employees. Using a diverse sampling approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with employees and managers with various remote work experiences. Qualitative investigation indicates that a number of critical aspects, including technological proficiency, cognitive flexibility, time management and organization, emotional adaptation, social support, and teamwork, all have an impact on an individual’s capacity to adjust to working remotely. The findings emphasize the value of time management techniques, the need for cognitive flexibility in the face of unforeseen obstacles, and the significance of technology skills for a seamless transition to remote work. Additionally essential to wellbeing and productivity in remote work are social support networks and emotional flexibility. These findings underscore the importance for organizations to develop policies that reinforce these aspects of adaptability, including technological training, promoting cognitive flexibility, effective time management, emotional support, and facilitating collaboration, in order to support remote workers and optimize their well-being.

Pages

28-37

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