A quantitative study on how covid-19 has impacted the relationship between employees and the hybrid employment model in the information technology field

DOI

10.48009/2_iis_2022_122

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2022

Publication Title

Issues in Information Systems

Volume

23

Issue

2

First Page

270

Last Page

279

ISSN

15297314

Keywords

Hybrid Employee Relationships, Hybrid Employment Model, Information Technology, Onsite vs. Remote, Productive Working Environments, Work Environment, Working Remotely

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to provide a better understanding on how COVID-19 has impacted the relationship between employees and the hybrid employment model in the Information Technology (IT) field. A review of the literature regarding the general background of a hybrid employment model and the relationship it has with employees in the IT field and related technologies is provided. Hypotheses were tested using a research model. Data was collected through a survey that was conducted on individuals that worked in the IT field. A total of 102 participants completed the survey. The findings indicated that before COVID-19, individuals of an older age who worked in the Information Technology industry perceived that working remotely is not a better place for them to be productive while in a post COVID-19 society, individuals of an older age who worked from home did not perceive a negative impact on their career due to a lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues and managers.

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Gold

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