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Remote Work Efficiency and Work Satisfaction Among Specialists

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  • Krystyna Khorrami
  • Jacek Dziwulski
  • Krystyna Wojciechowska

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Purpose: The aim of the survey conducted on a group of 469 IT specialists of Polish nationality, working in enterprises in Poland was to learn about the links between the effectiveness of remote work and job satisfaction. Design/Methodology/Approach: Taking into account human capital management approach the main research methods which were used in the study were literature review, diagnostic survey research and basic statistical analysis. The study was conducted on the basis of a survey questionnaire, using the translational method - the classic survey questionnaire technique was digitized and transferred to the Internet. The research results were presented in cross-sectional approaches, which include specifics by gender, age, total work experience, income level, and work organization factors like type of employment contract, position held, place of work, size of the enterprise, location, type of capital, influence the effectiveness and satisfaction of remote work. Findings: The results obtained indicated a positive correlation between the effectiveness of IT specialists' remote work and their job satisfaction. Practical Implications: Most IT professionals perform their work remotely, usually working on two - four projects at the same time. The effectiveness of their work depends both on their personal adaptation to the requirements of individual projects, on the computer hardware and software, and on the constant updating of their knowledge, due to the high dynamics of development of the IT industry. Originality/Value: Job satisfaction depends on needs of IT specialists satisfied by the hardware and software they work on, as well as on the quality of communication with their superiors.

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  • Krystyna Khorrami & Jacek Dziwulski & Krystyna Wojciechowska, 2024. "Remote Work Efficiency and Work Satisfaction Among Specialists," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(Special B), pages 289-306.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:specialb:p:289-306
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    Keywords

    Remote work; efficiency; work satisfaction; IT.;
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    JEL classification:

    • J24 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Human Capital; Skills; Occupational Choice; Labor Productivity
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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