Abstract
Evidence suggests that remote working is increasingly associated with changes in employee well-being. This paper assesses whether remote working hours are associated with occupational burnout in office-based professionals.
Methods: We used survey-based data from a cohort study of 8,500 professionals aged 25–50. Statistical analysis was used to examine correlations between remote working hours, lifestyle factors, and occupational burnout.
Findings: Greater remote working hours related to both higher levels of job autonomy and lower levels of daily physical activity; in turn, lower physical activity related to higher burnout scores. Correlations between remote working hours and burnout scores were stronger for entry-level staff than for mid-career or senior staff.
Interpretation: Our findings highlight the potential trade-offs of extensive remote working on professional well-being. These findings are highly relevant for Human Resource departments designing hybrid work policies. They support calls for organizations to actively promote structured physical activity initiatives for remote employees.
Adapted from Aris A. et al. (2022) 'Remote Work Dynamics and Employee Burnout.' J. Occ. Health.
With reference to the abstract, outline one positive and one negative correlation found by this study.
