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2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A

Job satisfaction and work-life balance: A comparative study between virtual and traditional work environments during COVID-19 pandemic

Shafaque Rahmat

The world had to rapidly adapt to a new working schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many organizations moving away from equivalent office environments towards virtual spaces. This study examines the effects of this transition  on employee job satisfaction and work-life balance. Using a mixed-method approach through a survey  and interview of 300 employees across industries, the study reveals that although the virtual environment provides more flexibility, it also creates pressure in terms of social isolation and work-life balance. Conversely, traditional settings offer more structured interactions but lack the flexibility  that many employees now want. Such differences must be taken into account when shaping workplace policies, which can ensure job satisfaction  and work-life balance in both situations.
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Shafaque Rahmat. Job satisfaction and work-life balance: A comparative study between virtual and traditional work environments during COVID-19 pandemic. Int J Res Hum Resour Manage 2025;7(1):52-55. DOI: 10.33545/26633213.2025.v7.i1a.256
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