WORK-FROM-HOME STRESS AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF REMOTE WORK CHALLENGES IN MODERN ORGANIZATIONS
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i13s.2026.8281Keywords:
Work-from-home, well-being, work-stress, work-life balance, Employee BurnoutAbstract [English]
The expansion of work-from-home arrangements has transformed organizational operations and employee work patterns across sectors. Although remote work offers flexibility, autonomy, and continuity of operations, it also creates challenges such as work-life imbalance, communication barriers, technological difficulties, excessive workload, and social isolation that may reduce employee well-being. The present study examines the relationship between work-from-home stress and employee well-being among remote employees in the information technology, education, and service sectors. The study has been based on a quantitative and analytical research design using primary and secondary data, with responses collected from 120 remote employees through structured questionnaires. The redrafted analysis indicates that a large proportion of respondents experienced moderate to high stress, with work-life imbalance emerging as the strongest source of strain, followed by excessive workload and communication barriers. Correlation and regression-style interpretation further indicate that work-from-home stress is negatively associated with employee well-being, while organizational support contributes positively to employee adjustment and satisfaction. The study concludes that sustainable remote work requires employee-centered human resource practices, including flexible work policies, clearer communication systems, technical support, and wellness-oriented managerial approaches.
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