Work-Life Balance and Employee Well-Being in Remote Work Environments

Abstract

The rapid expansion of remote work has significantly transformed organizational structures and employee lifestyles, redefining the boundaries between professional and personal life. Enabled by digital communication technologies and virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, remote work offers flexibility, reduced commuting time, and greater autonomy. However, challenges related to work-life balance, role ambiguity, and digital fatigue. how remote work environments influence employee well-being, focusing on factors such as boundary management, workload distribution, social isolation, and organizational support. While flexible scheduling can enhance job satisfaction and family engagement, the absence of clear physical and temporal boundaries may lead to extended working hours and increased stress. Constant connectivity and expectations of immediate responsiveness further blur distinctions between work and personal time.