A General Overview of Remote Work: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Key Elements

Year 2024, Volume: 15 Issue: 41, 328 - 341, 28.02.2024

Muhammet Tortumlu Hasan Hüseyin Uzunbacak

https://doi.org/10.21076/vizyoner.1258360

Abstract

Technological advancements and rapid spread of knowledge have transformed the work processes of businesses, especially those engaged in information and communication technology activities, leading to the emergence of alternative work models. Digitalization has significantly changed work models, with businesses offering more flexible working hours and more remote work options to employees. This allows businesses to become more cost-effective and efficient, and to provide better services. However, alongside the attractive aspects of remote work, there are also disadvantages for both employees and organizations. In other words, it is difficult to say that remote work is entirely beneficial. After the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all businesses operating in all sectors have experienced remote work. This process has provided an opportunity to see the general advantages and disadvantages of remote work. The aim of the study is to deeply examine basic elements, advantages and disadvantages of remote work, based on the results of research studies conducted in the field, and to analyze the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote work, according to research studies.

Keywords

Working From Home, Remote Working, COVID-19

Uzaktan Çalışmaya Genel Bir Bakış: Avantajlar, Dezavantajlar ve Temel Unsurlar

Abstract

Teknolojik gelişim ve bilginin hızlı yayılımı işletmelerin çalışma süreçlerini değişime uğratmış, özellikle bilgi iletişim teknolojileri faaliyetlerini yürüten örgütlerde alternatif çalışma modelleri ortaya çıkarmıştır. Dijitalleşme, çalışma modellerini önemli düzeyde değiştirmiştir. İşletmeler tarafından çalışanlara daha esnek çalışma saatleri ve daha fazla uzaktan çalışma seçenekleri sunulmaktadır. Bu durum, işletmelerin daha az maliyetli ve daha etkili hale gelmesine ve daha iyi hizmet sunmasına olanak tanımaktadır. Ancak uzaktan çalışmanın cezbedici tarafının yanında çalışan ve örgütler için dezavantajları da söz konusudur. Bir başka deyişle uzaktan çalışmanın tümüyle avantajlı olduğunu söylemek güçtür. COVİD-19 pandemisinden sonra neredeyse tüm alanlarda faaliyet gösteren işletmeler uzaktan çalışma modelini deneyimlemişlerdir. Bu süreç uzaktan çalışmanın genel anlamda avantaj ve dezavantajlarını görmek için bir fırsat sunmuştur. Bu çalışmanın amacı da uzaktan çalışmanın temel unsurlarını, avantaj ve dezavantajlarını alanyazında yapılan araştırmaları derinlemesine inceleyerek sıralamak; COVİD-19 pandemisinin uzaktan çalışmaya yansımalarını yapılan araştırmalar ışığında incelemektir.

Keywords

Evden Çalışma, Uzaktan Çalışma, COVİD-19

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