Beyond the Office: Profiles and Experiences of Remote Work Professionals

Elvira Vieira (), Inês Azevedo (), Bárbara de Sousa (), Ana Pinto Borges () and María Bastida ()
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Elvira Vieira: ISAG ? European Business School, Porto / Research Center in Business Sciences and Tourism (CICET ? FCVC), Porto / Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Campus de Santa Apolónia / IPVC ? Polytechnic Institute of Viana
Inês Azevedo: ISAG ? European Business School, Porto / Research Center in Business Sciences and Tourism (CICET ? FCVC), Porto
Bárbara de Sousa: University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña / ISAG ? European Business School, Porto / Research Center in Business Sciences and Tourism (CICET ? FCVC), Porto / Applied Management Research Unit (UNIAG), Instituto Politécnico de B
Ana Pinto Borges: ISAG ? European Business School, Porto / Research Center in Business Sciences and Tourism (CICET ? FCVC), Porto / Research Centre in Organizations, Markets and Industrial Management (COMEGI)
María Bastida: University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña

No 14316273, Proceedings of Economics and Finance Conferences from International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences

Abstract: The modern workforce is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the widespread adoption of remote and hybrid work models. This study investigates the preferences, experiences, and impacts of remote work on engagement and relationships with colleagues among professionals. Drawing on a quantitative methodology, data were collected through an online questionnaire survey from 211 participants between January and March 2024. The findings reveal a strong preference for remote work, particularly among younger generations, highlighting a growing desire for autonomy, flexibility, and work-life balance. While a substantial proportion of participants reported positive impacts of remote work on relationships with colleagues and engagement, challenges such as communication difficulties and feelings of isolation were also identified. Sociodemographic factors, including age, nationality, and current work model, were found to influence preferences for remote work and perceptions of engagement. The study underscores the importance of proactive measures to address challenges and foster a supportive remote work culture, emphasizing the need for communication, collaboration, and employee well-being initiatives. Overall, remote and hybrid work models offer undeniable advantages, but organizations must prioritize strategies to optimize their implementation and ensure the sustained engagement of their workforce in a rapidly evolving work landscape.

Keywords: New working models; Remote work; Hybrid work; Engagement; Professionals? profile; Work relationships (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C12 J23 J29 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 13 pages
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Published in Proceedings of the Proceedings of the International Conference on Economics, Finance & Business, Vienna, Nov -0001, pages 110-122

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