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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

IMPACT OF WORK FROM HOME ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Mamta Suryakant Bhatane

Prof. Dr. Vidya Bhandwalkar

MBA Department Dhole Patil College of Engineering

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Abstract

The present research study focuses on analysing the impact of work-from-home (WFH) on employee productivity and work-life balance. In recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations across various sectors have increasingly adopted remote working practices as a flexible working model. This shift has significantly changed the way employees perform their tasks, communicate with colleagues, and manage personal as well as professional responsibilities. The primary objective of this study is to examine whether work-from-home positively or negatively affects employee productivity and to identify the key factors influencing employee performance in a remote working environment. The study also aims to understand the relationship between flexibility, communication, distractions, time management, and work-life balance in the context of remote work.

The research is based on primary data collected from 50 respondents through a structured questionnaire using a Likert scale. The study follows a descriptive and analytical research design. Statistical tools such as percentage analysis, tabulation, graphical representation, and correlation analysis have been used to interpret the collected data. The findings of the study indicate that work-from-home offers several benefits such as flexible working hours, reduced commuting time, and improved work-life balance, which positively contribute to employee productivity. However, the study also highlights challenges such as household distractions, communication gaps, lack of proper workspace, and limited interaction with team members that may negatively affect employee performance. The correlation analysis shows a moderate positive relationship between work-from-home and employee productivity. The study concludes that work-from-home can be an effective working model when supported by proper communication systems, organizational support, technological resources, and employee discipline. It further suggests that a balanced hybrid work model can help organizations achieve improved productivity and employee satisfaction.

How to Cite this Paper

Bhatane, M. S. (2026). Impact of Work from Home on Employee Productivity and Work-Life Balance. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.453

Bhatane, Mamta. "Impact of Work from Home on Employee Productivity and Work-Life Balance." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.453.

Bhatane, Mamta. "Impact of Work from Home on Employee Productivity and Work-Life Balance." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.453.

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