AUTHOR=Orešković Tin , Milošević Milan , Košir Bruna Kostelac , Horvat Darko , Glavaš Tomislav , Sadarić Antonio , Knoop Carin-Isabel , Orešković Stjepan TITLE=Associations of working from home with job satisfaction, work-life balance, and working-model preferences JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology VOLUME=14 YEAR=2023 URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1258750 DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1258750 ISSN=1664-1078 ABSTRACT=Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to shift towards remote and hybrid working models. This study explored the association of the work-from-home model with employee satisfaction, work-life balance, and work-model preferences within MPlus Group, a leader in telework within the business process and technology outsourcing (BPTO) industry.

Methods

We analyzed survey responses of 4,554 employees of MPlus Group across seven countries to assess the associations of working from home with job satisfaction, work-life balance, and preference regarding continuing to work from home.

Results

Employees working within all models, and both women and men, reported high levels of job satisfaction and work-life balance, and most employees working from home expressed a desire to continue doing so.

Discussion

Our findings suggest working from home does not lead to lower job satisfaction or work-life balance in the BPTO and similar industries. The study provides insights for organizations and policymakers navigating post-pandemic work dynamics. However, further research is needed to examine the long-term implications of remote work across diverse industries.