The Effects of Work from Home on Job Performance: Mediating Role of Employee Work Motivation

Abstract

Work from home policies are being used widely because they are one of the best strategies to prevent workplace physical contact and to stop the spread of COVID-19. Working from home adds a new level of stress to the already difficult pandemic for both companies and individuals. Both beneficial and detrimental effects of working from home have been documented by several research. Working from home has emerged as a new way to do business, pandemic or no. With employees working from home, certain industries cannot function effectively. Many people are discovering successful home-based business models. 169 lecturers from east coast of Peninsular of Malaysia are examined to determine their reason for working from home. A survey is the instrument utilised. The results show an intriguing effect on employee motivation for those who work from home. Employees who worked from home were more motivated, which enhanced job performance.