Transactional Analysis as A Tool for Managing Remote Employees: The Application of Psychological “Hungers” Analysis

The article examines the continued relevance of Transactional Analysis (TA) as a tool for addressing challenges faced by managers in the modern workplace. The authors focus specifically on the rise of remote work arrangements, which became much more common after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article analyzes how this new working arrangement affects the ability of managers to satisfy the needs of their employees. To do this, the authors use Eric Berne’s concept of three basic psychological hungers or needs: stimulation, recognition, and structure.