Remote work and human resource management: Challenges and solutions
Department of Business Administration, The Applied College, Northern border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 1204–1208
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.1.3126
Publication history:
Received on 02 September 2024; revised on 10 October 2024; accepted on 12 October 2024
Abstract:
The rise of remote work, accelerated by global disruptions and technological advancements, has fundamentally reshaped traditional human resource management (HRM) practices. This study investigates the key challenges that organizations face in managing a remote workforce, including maintaining employee engagement, ensuring effective communication, managing productivity, and addressing mental health concerns. Additionally, the research explores the role of technology in overcoming these challenges, highlighting solutions such as virtual collaboration tools, flexible work policies, and performance monitoring systems. Through an analysis of current HR practices in organizations that have successfully adapted to remote work, this paper identifies best practices and strategic adjustments necessary for HR managers to support a distributed workforce. The findings suggest that while remote work offers flexibility and operational efficiency, it also requires a shift in HR strategies toward building a cohesive virtual work culture, offering ongoing training, and ensuring employee well-being. This research contributes to the understanding of how HRM can evolve to meet the demands of the remote work environment, providing actionable insights for organizations navigating this new paradigm.
Keywords:
Remote Work; Human Resource Management (HRM); Virtual Workforce; Remote Collaboration
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