Examining Employee Perceptions About Remote Working in Terms of Demographic and Control Variables

Abstract

Purpose – This article examines whether the perceptions of companies' most valuable resources, human assets, towards remote working (perception of suitability, impact on relationships, work-life balance, emotional response, organizational support, financial contribution and skill development, and impact on society) differ according to demographic variables (gender, marital status, age, level of education) and control variables (type of staff, managerial position, need for a special work area, children studying.
Design/methodology/approach – This study was created using the survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The sample of the study consists of 516 people. Questionnaire was used as a data collection tool in the study. In the study, validity and reliability analysis of the scale, normality analysis, t-test, ANOVA test were analyzed.
Results – It was found that employees' perception of remote working showed significant differences according to demographic variables (gender, marital status, age, education level) and control variables (staff type, managerial position, need for a special work area, child studying status).
Discussion – When transitioning to and implementing remote working practices, managers and decision makers need to take into account the demographic and control variables of employees. It is expected that these variables will impact the effectiveness and efficiency of remote working practices.