THE IMPACT OF WORKING FROM HOME ON THE PRODUCTIVITY AND LIFE

DOMAINS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG THE EDC

EMPLOPLOYEES IN ORMOC CITY, LEYTE

Objectives of the Study

In general, the study aims to examine the impact of working from home (WFH)

arrangement on employee’s productivity and life domains during the Covid-19

pandemic.

Specifically, it aims to:

1. Present the profile of the EDC employees;

2. To understand the perspective and preferences of employee on flexible working

going forward.

3. Understand the impact of the work from home arrangement to the social,

behavioral and physical well-being of the EDC employees;

4. Recommend strategies to the EDC HR management to improve

productivity and well-being of the employees during the Covid-19

pandemic.

Data Collection

The study will use the channel of online survey through google form to gain

access to respondents mostly focusing on employees who currently working from home

of EDC employees in Ormoc City, Leyte. Due to this sampling procedure, although we

have insightful data from a large number of respondents, this study cannot claim that the

data represents the general population of EDC Ormoc Employees.

Data Analysis

For the study, 31 questionnaires will be distributed to minimize the risk against

likely nonresponses and declines and a sample size of 30 respondents was drawn

across different departments. After all respondents’ statement are collected, the

data is processed using the SPSS application to obtain the result. Analyze the

result of the experiences of the employees on their social, behavioral and physical

life. Make a comparison between those with and without children, between men

and women. Also, analyze the preference of the employees when the Covid 19

pandemic will end on working from home set-up.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Note: Questions must provide answers/responses that will address the objectives of the

study. As to objective number 2, how will you determine the level of efficiency? Do you

have question on this in the questionnaire?

A. Employee Engagement (1.24 and 1.25)

B. Employee Satisfaction ( 1.08 to 1.12, 1.26)
C. Employee Training 1.24
D. Employee Health (1.16 to 1.26)
Work Environment /3. Technology (1.09 to 1.10)
FUTURE PREFERENCES/ATTITUDES ( 1.27 to 31)

EXPERIENCES OF WORKING FROM HOME

1.08 Rank your positive experiences of working from home during the COVID-19
lockdown ( 1 is the highest , 10 is the lowest)
more time with children/grandchildren/family
can do other housework responsibilities
more time with partner
more free time outside work
care of other care responsibilities
work hours/patterns improved
improved mental health
Improved physical health
More productive
More satisfied with work

1.09 Rank what do you like most about working from home during the COVID-19
lockdown ( 1 is the highest , 10 is the lowest)
I don’t have hassles/frustrations of commuting.
I save money.
I feel have more time/connection with my family.
I feel less stress overall.
I fell healthier.
It is physically more comfortable.
I find it easier to focus/concentrate on work.
I can be more myself when working
I am further away from office politics/challenging co-workers/drama.
I can control my own surroundings (pets, plants, décor, etc.)

1.10 Rank your negative experiences of working from home during the COVID-19
lockdown ( 1 is the highest , 10 is the lowest)

too much distractions at home

can't work due to lack of space
increased workload/hours
can't work due to lack of equipment
increased work stress
less productive
negative relationship with colleagues
blurred boundaries between work and home

1.11 Rank what do you dislike most about working from home during the COVID-19
lockdown ( 1 is the highest , 10 is the lowest)
I experience internet/power issues.
It is more difficult to get IT assistance with computer/system issues.
It is more difficult to get quick support when I need help.
The tools/equipment
I miss meeting others through work who become part of my social life.
It is more difficult to collaborate with co-workers.
The access to HR isn’t as easy.
There is not as much face-to-face communication with those around me.
Physically it is less comfortable (chair, desk, etc.)
I receive less information about the company direction.

1.12 Can do more work done in shorter amount of time (YES/NO)

1.13 Can focus on priorities (YES/NO)
1.14 Do you had stable block of time to work (YES/NO)
1.15 Do you had boundaries between work/home (YES/NO)

WORK LIFE BALANCE

In your work from home experience

1.16 Do you feel rushed or pressed? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
Do you feel nervous and stressed? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
1.17 Do you feel cheerful and in good spirits? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes,
Frequently, Almost always)
1.18 Do you feel calm and relaxed? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
1.19 Do you feel active and vigorous? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
1.20 Do you feel fresh and rested? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
1.21 Do you feel life interesting? (Almost Never ,Rarely, Sometimes, Frequently,
Almost always)
1.22 Do you agree “Working from home leads to negative career outcomes” (YES/NO)
1.23 Do you think work from home is not time effective as you have to conduct a lot of
ad hoc meetings, frequent calls etc.? (YES/NO)
1.24 Do you find it challenging attending trainings while in work from home? (YES/NO)
1.25 Have you been efficiently able to present your work through video calls, voice calls
or emails that needs to be done? (YES/NO)
1.26 Are you satisfied with performance while working remotely? (YES/NO)

FUTURE PREFERENCES/ATTITUDES
1.27 Top reasons why you would like to continue working from home after the COVID-
19 lockdown has ended( 1 is the highest , 10 is the lowest)

reduce commuting time

fear of catching virus
to be productive
employer likely to encourage me
spend more time on other things
mental health reasons
for the environment
spend more time with family
other physical health reasons
other
1.28 I would like to work flexibly to spend more time with family
(1) Strongly disagree; (2) Disagree; (3) Neither agree nor disagree; (4) Agree; (5)
Strongly agree.
1.29 I would like to work from home to spend more time with family
(1) Strongly disagree; (2) Disagree; (3) Neither agree nor disagree; (4) Agree; (5)
Strongly agree.

1.30 What do you prefer:

(1) work flexibly; (2) work from home; (3) both
Can work from home be considered good in the long run? (YES/NO)

1.31 Approximately how much time would you choose to work from home versus in an
office setting on a monthly basis?
(100% at home, 0% in an office)
(75% at home, 25% in an office)
(50% at home, 50% in an office)
(25% at home, 75% in an office)
(0% at home, 100% in an office)