Remote Working Improves the Lives of Women Managers - But At a Cost TC_Africa: SouthAfrica
on the experience of working remotely from the perspective of 23 female middle managers working in the South African public service.On the positive side, working remotely offered flexibility. Employees could balance individual and work tasks. This gave them some freedom and autonomy. In essence, work-life balance was somewhat promoted.During the height of the pandemic, I could spend more time connecting with other facets of my life outside work. I could read more at home. Do some gardening.
Based on the findings, I make three recommendations for managing the downside of working remotely. First, organisations may need to provide employee support; an important part of this is to trust their staff. Second, policy around remote working may need to be in place and reinforced. Such policy needs to strike a balance between getting the work done and respecting the individual rights of employees. Finally, a culture of open communication can be useful on both sides to achieve this.
Remote working also had the potential to enhance the quality of relationships, thanks to the physical presence at home.I think remote working also saved my marriage. My partner and I are appreciative of being in professions where we can work remotely. This assisted both of us to work in the same room at home. Such time was just the bond we needed. Remember in a week we usually spent half of the week at the office before the pandemic.
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