Remote Work and Job Satisfaction: A Case Study of IT Professionals

Abstract

This study aims to assess the impact of remote work on employee performance, focusing on various parameters such as company provided autonomy, supportive organizational culture for working from home, communication, and self-discipline. Rapid technological changes necessitate that organizations foster a culture promoting new sustainable development strategies amid global competition. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the role of remote work in the job performance of employees in the IT industry. To achieve this, a quantitative study was conducted using a systematic questionnaire distributed to employees working in the IT industry in Pakistan via a web-based data collection system using Google Forms. A sample of 238 respondents was collected and used for data analysis from employees working in IT organizations in major cities of Pakistan. The acquired data was used to perform descriptive and statistical analysis in SPSS software. The results revealed that remote work positively influences job performance. The study also discusses theoretical and practical implications and future recommendations in the context of Pakistan.