Shifting from Remote to In-person Work: Employees’ Performance and Attitudes
Shuruq Abdullah M. Alanazi*, Manar Taher Albader*, Mashael Yousef Almoqbel* Anwar Saleh AlShehri*, and Sameera Hamad Alqahtani*
Department of Business Adminstration, Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia
Abstract: The transition back to on-site work environments after an extended period of remote employment due to the lockdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by coronavirus disease 2019 has significantly affected the daily lives and work habits of employees. This study aimed to explore these changes by conducting interviews with individuals who were hired during the pandemic and shifted from home-based work arrangements back to a traditional workplace setting. The findings of this research elucidate that a majority of employees experienced anxiety regarding this transition, noting substantial alterations in their work routines and responsibilities. Additionally, the results highlight a pronounced need for an adjustment period, alongside the provision of comprehensive support through training and development programs by their employing organizations, to facilitate optimal work performance and productivity.
Keywords: Telework, virtual working, pandemic, social identity, office work, Covid-19.
