Open AccessThe work-life balance of employees and management staff working for newly established virtual organisation as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s) -
Luka de Wet; Student,
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Seugnet Bronkhorst,
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Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the business and management review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2047-2862
pISSN - 2047-2854
DOI - 10.24052/bmr/v12nu02/art-06
Subject(s) - work–life balance , work (physics) , balance (ability) , pandemic , business , covid-19 , virtual work , conceptual model , knowledge management , public relations , psychology , political science , engineering , computer science , medicine , mechanical engineering , disease , structural engineering , pathology , database , neuroscience , finite element method , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Purpose of the research: The purpose of the research was to determine whether the establishment of, and transformation to, virtual organisations due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions placed on the business sector, impacts drastically on the work-life balance of new virtual employees. Design/methodology: A positivist, qualitative research that draws on a descriptive research design was used in order to provide a conceptual understanding of the impact on work-life balance that has been caused by a shift to virtual organisations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results/findings: The restrictions placed on the business sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the establishment of, and transformation to, virtual organisations. This had a drastic impact on the work-life balance of new virtual employees. The findings indicated varying opinions and understandings on work-life balance for virtual employees concluded prior to the pandemic. Practical implications and Conclusions: The recognition of drastic impact on the work-life balance of new virtual employees should be recognised by businesses and taken into consideration when dealing with employees. Limitations: The study was limited to only conceptual research. Further quantitative research will lead to additional, inclusive, knowledge