The Work From Home (WFH)
system has proven to have a significant positive impact on employee performance
in the current digital era. A 2026 study conducted by Feriandy from Mitra
Bangsa University reveals that work flexibility boosts time efficiency,
comfort, and the balance between personal life and work. These findings are
crucial for modern organizations in designing adaptive human resource
management strategies amidst shifting global work patterns.
Context of Shifting
Work Patterns
Digital technology advancements
have transformed work paradigms from those based on physical presence to those
based on results and efficiency. WFH is no longer merely an emergency option
but has become part of organizational strategy and national policy in Indonesia
to increase productivity and energy efficiency. However, this system also
presents new challenges, such as the risk of declining communication
effectiveness, limited social interaction, and difficulties in maintaining work
discipline due to the lack of direct supervision from superiors.
Methodology
This study employed a
quantitative approach with an associative design involving 100 employees who
have implemented the WFH system. Data were collected through questionnaires
that measured WFH effectiveness and employee performance variables, then analyzed
using statistical techniques to determine the relationships and the magnitude
of the impact of variables within a remote working environment.
Key Findings
- Analysis of the data shows that WFH has a positive and significant influence on employee performance, with the following highlights:
- Performance Improvement: Every one-unit increase in WFH implementation contributes to a 0.678-unit increase in employee performance.
- Efficiency and Satisfaction: The majority of employees experienced time efficiency by eliminating commutes and enjoyed better work flexibility.
- Maintained Productivity: Employees demonstrated high responsibility and stable work quality while working from home.
- Collaboration Challenges: There was a decline in communication effectiveness and teamwork compared to working directly in the office.
Implications for
Organizational Management
Feriandy from Mitra Bangsa
University emphasizes that although WFH is highly effective, its success
depends heavily on the active role of Human Resource Management (HRM).
Organizations need to develop adaptive policies, provide adequate technological
support, and improve employee digital competencies. Implementing a hybrid
system is suggested as a strategic solution to maintain social interaction and
team coordination while allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely.
This approach is believed to create a work environment that is not only
efficient but also sustainable for the future of companies.
Author Profile:
- Feriandy – Mitra Bangsa University, Indonesia (Expertise: Human
Resource Management).
Research Source:
Feriandy. (2026). "The Effect of Work From Home on Employee Performance From a Human Resource Management Perspective". International Journal of Business and Applied Economics (IJBAE), 5(3), 1035-1048.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/ijbae.v5i3.45
URL: https://journalijbae.my.id/index.php/ijbae
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