Barriers to Employee Engagement in Remote Work Arrangement

Barriers to Employee Engagement in Remote Work Arrangement

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Chapter 1.0.

1.1. Background

Employee engagement is one of the key areas to be focused on by HR managers, considering its interaction with employees' job behavior, commitment to work, and productivity. The existing literature on employee engagement indicates that successful companies nurturing a sense of belonging and commitment among employees are likely to generate more productivity than the organizations sidelining this consideration (Noviani, 2021). Similarly, the research also suggests that organizational factors are vital in shaping employee engagement. For example, a supportive workplace environment and facilitating the resources required to perform a job dependably are likely to positively contribute to the employee's commitment to the work, thereby positively impacting their productivity (Patanjali & Bhatta, 2022). Similarly, organizations with a poor understanding of employees' motivational needs, communication gaps, and inadequate rapport building are likely to have a disengaged or inadequately engaged workforce, impacting employees' productivity and turnover intention (Memon et al., 2020). Therefore, keeping the employees committed, loyal, and productive is among the key priorities for HR management, as employee engagement paves the path to positive organizational outcomes.

1.2. Problem Statement

Since COVID-19, organizations have made revolutionary adjustments to their organizational