Abstract
Working from home (WFH) has become the new method of working for millions of employees all over the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the epidemic, many workers and companies were forced to convert to remote work for the first time, with little or no preparedness. The coronavirus disease pandemic of 2019 (COVID-19) has had a variety of effects on the global economy. The shift to telework, in particular, has had a significant impact on how people work. The impact of the new work-from-home (WFH) model on worker productivity will determine whether it survives in our society. However, the consequences of WFH on productivity are still unknown, to the best of our knowledge. We analyses the possible determinants of productivity changes owing to WFH by leveraging a unique survey done on 155 respondents working in chosen IT sector organizations in Bangalore. The following are the main findings: According to the report, poor team communication and long working hours are the leading causes of productivity loss. There is enough evidence to show that WFH has an impact on mental health. Employees' WFH experience can be improved by improving their mental health. Employee productivity while working from home was found to be average, according to the study. There is also enough evidence to indicate that, when done correctly, WFH improves overall job satisfaction. WFH may boost productivity and thus assure sound mental health if suitable investments are made in encouraging better team cooperation and creating a better work environment.
Key words: Work from home (WFH), Productivity, Mental Health
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