Relationship between WFH and Employee Productivity: Mediating Role of Work Motivation and Employee Engagement

Abstract

This research work examines the association between work-from-home (WFH) and employee productivity (EP), with consideration of mediating roles of work motivation (WM) and employee engagement (EE). A survey has been conducted by procuring primary data from respondents (n = 265) working in IT industryin various industries. Quantitative research design is basis for the research methodology where exploratory factor analysis has been conducted initially followed by mediation and moderation analysis. The predictor variable is WFH and dependent variable is employee productivity with mediators as work motivation and employee engagement. The findings of this study conveyed that while WFH positively impacts employee productivity directly, its effects are influenced by mediating mechanisms of work motivation and employee engagement. Precisely, work motivation was found as complementary mediator, augmenting the positive effect of WFH on productivity, while employee engagement was identified competitive mediator, potentially reducing its impact. These findings propose valuable insights for organizations looking improving employee productivity in remote work settings thus highlighting the importance of nurturing both intrinsic motivation and engagement among remote employees.