Factors Influencing LGU Efficiency and Employee Productivity during COVID-19 Work from Home Arrangements: A Mediation Analysis

Margarita De Sagun Tipanero
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Margarita De Sagun Tipanero: Partido State University, Philippines

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 11, 3185-3206

Abstract: The Work from Home (WFH) business model emerged as a crucial strategy for maintaining operational continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming a common response to outbreaks. In the Philippines, WFH was implemented across both public and private sectors. This study assesses the indicators affecting the effectiveness of local government units (LGUs) in the Partido District, with employee productivity serving as a mediating variable. The analysis focuses on efficiency data and competitiveness pillars at the municipal level, given the localized nature of employee productivity. Results indicate a decline in economic dynamism within the LGUs of Partido, evidenced by reduced business formation rates, lower labor market turnover, and workforce mobility. Infrastructure, including roads and buildings, suffered due to incomplete workforce mobilization during the pandemic. Consequently, the LGUs’ capacity for economic execution diminished, and their resilience in adapting to challenges like COVID-19 also waned. The study concludes that productivity and efficiency were not significantly affected by the competitiveness metrics of economic dynamism, infrastructure, and resilience. It recommends that LGUs in Partido establish strategic and contingency plans to prepare for future pandemics, medical emergencies, or crises that could restrict worker mobility. By implementing these measures, the LGUs can enhance their preparedness and maintain effective performance in challenging situations.

Date: 2024
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