Author
Dr. Niranjan M H
Associate Professor, Davangere University Shivagangotri, Karnataka, India
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as a global experiment, pushing organizations to embrace remote work at an unprecedented scale. What began as a health necessity has now transformed into a long-term shift in how work is perceived and executed. This study explores the dual impact of remote work on organizational productivity and employee satisfaction in a post-pandemic world.
Keywords
Remote Work Employee Satisfaction Organizational Productivity Hybrid Work Post-Pandemic Workplace Virtual Teams Work-Life Balance
How to Cite This Article
APA Style:
Niranjan M H, (2025).
Impact of Remote Work on Organizational Productivity and Employee Satisfaction.
International Journal of Economics and Management Intellectuals, 1(1), 10-14.
Conclusion
• The pandemic didn’t just change where we work—it changed why we work and how we feel about it. Remote work has reshaped organizational productivity and employee satisfaction in ways that are still unfolding.
• Ultimately, the goal isn’t to return to normal, but to create a better normal—where work supports life, employees feel seen beyond screens, and productivity and humanity coexist.
• The challenge now is not technological but philosophical: Can we build workplaces where success is measured not just in profits and output, but in joy, purpose, and connection?
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