REMOTE WORK VS. OFFICE WORK: A COMPARATIVESTUDYONEMPLOYEE STRESS LEVELS, JOB SATISFACTION, ANDPRODUCTIVITY

The aim of this research is to examine the impacts of remote work versus office workonemployee stress, job satisfaction, and productivity, as well as to investigate howthese aspectsvary between the two work settings.Materials and Methods: Information regarding employeestress levels, job satisfaction, and productivity was gathered through a self-designedsurveydistributed using Google Forms. The survey evaluated the perceived stress levels, overall jobsatisfaction, and self-reported productivity of employees operating remotely compared tothosein conventional office environments. Furthermore, the survey assessed elements like work-lifebalance, communication effectiveness, and workplace adaptability. Statistical analysis wasperformed using IBM SPSS (Version 27) employing techniques like Chi-Square tests, Independent Samples t-tests, and One-Way ANOVA to detect notable differences betweenremote and office work settings. Conclusion: The research emphasizes significant distinctionsbetween remote and office employment, showing that remote employees express greater jobsatisfaction and an improved work-life balance, though they encounter issues such as loneliness. Office employees faced increased stress from commuting yet enjoyed improved teamwork. Productivity was comparable in both environments, shaped by the flexibility of remote workandthe organization found in offices. Organizations ought to explore hybrid models to strikeabalance between employee well-being and productivity. Upcoming studies ought to investigatethe long-term effects on mental health and the influence of organizational support across variouswork settings.