Benefits of Flexible Working System During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Field Study in Turkey

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the opinions and attitudes of healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers), academicians and civil servants who benefit from flexible working practices during the Covid-19 pandemic period. This is a descriptive study. A questionnaire form was used in the study as a data collection tool which includes statements about the benefits of flexible working practice during the pandemic such as; family work balance, family work conflict, motivation, performance, productivity, quality of life and health. Study results show that; healthcare professionals experienced an increase in their motivation and job satisfaction, their productivity was positively affected, their individual and corporate performances have increased, while academicians experienced a decrease in their motivation and job satisfaction, their productivity was not positively affected, and their concentration has decreased during flexible working period in the pandemic.

Keywords

• Flexible working
• Remote Working
• Covid-19 Pandemic
• Healthcare Professionals
• Academicians

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