The Impact of Remote Work on Employee Productivity: A Study of IT Companies in Silicon Valley
Abstract
This study examines the impact of remote work on employee productivity in IT companies in Silicon Valley. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from 150 employees across five major IT firms, utilizing structured questionnaires. The study measured variables such as employee productivity, job satisfaction, work-life balance, and job stress. Descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted using SPSS. The findings revealed that remote work significantly affects productivity, with high job satisfaction and a good work-life balance positively influencing productivity, while job stress negatively impacts it. Specifically, there was a strong positive correlation between employee productivity and both job satisfaction (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) and work-life balance (r = 0.55, p < 0.01), and a negative correlation with job stress (r = -0.45, p < 0.01). Regression analysis further confirmed these relationships, showing that job satisfaction (β = 0.50, p < 0.001) and work-life balance (β = 0.35, p = 0.014) are significant positive predictors of productivity, whereas job stress (β = -0.30, p = 0.002) is a significant negative predictor. The study concludes that to optimize remote work productivity, organizations must enhance job satisfaction and work-life balance while effectively managing job stress. These insights provide valuable guidance for policymakers and managers aiming to improve remote work practices.
Keywords: Remote Work, Employee Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance, Job Stress, IT Companies, Silicon Valley.
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