How Remote Working Affects Businesses and People

Rutledge, Jack (2025) How Remote Working Affects Businesses and People. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This research explores the impact of remote working on businesses and employees, focusing on its role in shaping modern work environments. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote work, leading to significant changes in how businesses operate and how employees manage their work-life balance. This study investigates the benefits and challenges of remote work, using real-life case studies from companies such as Google, Twitter, and traditional industries like banking and retail.

The research highlights the cost savings and productivity gains for businesses, as well as the challenges of maintaining employee engagement and cybersecurity. For employees, the study examines the impact on work-life balance, mental health, and career development. The findings provide insights into how businesses can optimize remote work policies and how employees can thrive in a remote work environment.

This research emphasizes the importance of flexible work arrangements, effective communication tools, and robust cybersecurity measures in maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction. It also offers practical recommendations for businesses and employees to adapt to the future of remote work.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email MacDonald, Robert UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	R Medicine > Diseases > Outbreaks of disease > Epidemics > COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020- H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Hours of Labour > Flexible work arrangements H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > Issues of Labour and Work > Quality of Work Life / Job Satisfaction
Divisions:	School of Business (- 2025) > BA (Honours) in Business Studies
Depositing User:	Ciara O'Brien
Date Deposited:	19 Mar 2026 15:30
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2026 15:30
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/9189

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