The Relation Between Working From Home and Well-Being Related Work Outcomes
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2023-07-06
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This research assessed the relation between the frequency of working from home (WFH) and
job satisfaction, emotional exhaustion, detachment from work, and work-life balance. It was
conducted in collaboration with AXXCON management consultancy. To answer the research
question a cross-sectional online study was conducted (N=150). It was hypothesized that as
the time spent WFH per week increases, the level of job satisfaction will increase (H1), the
level of emotional exhaustion will decrease (H2), the level of detachment from work will
decrease (H3) and the level of work-life balance will decrease (H4). The findings do not
support the hypotheses, as no significant relations between WFH and the four outcome
variables were found. Future research is needed to assess individual and contextual factors
influencing the relation between WFH and employee well-being. It is recommended that
companies recognize and acknowledge the diverse preferences and needs of their employees,
by establishing guidelines and offering support.
Keywords: Working from home, employee well-being, job satisfaction, emotional
exhaustion, detachment from work, work-life balance
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