THE INFLUENCE OF REMOTE WORK CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND JOB SATISFACTION
Keywords:
Remote Work Culture, Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction, Digital Workplace, Organizational BehaviourAbstract
The rapid expansion of digital technologies and the global shift toward flexible work arrangements have positioned remote work as a mainstream organizational practice. This study examines how remote work culture influences employee performance and job satisfaction by analysing the interconnected roles of autonomy, communication practices, technological support, and managerial engagement. Drawing upon contemporary organizational behaviour theories, the research explores the extent to which remote work environments shape productivity levels, motivation, workplace well-being, and overall professional commitment. The methodology integrates descriptive and analytical approaches using structured data and established measurement scales, enabling the assessment of both behavioural and contextual variables. The findings indicate that a supportive remote work culture—characterised by clear communication systems, adequate digital infrastructure, and flexible task management—has a positive impact on performance and satisfaction, although challenges such as social isolation, blurred work–life boundaries, and inconsistent managerial practices continue to constrain the full potential of remote systems. The study underscores the need for organizations to invest in long-term digital readiness, employee engagement strategies, and transparent performance evaluation mechanisms to sustain the benefits of remote work in evolving global labour markets.
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