Ever the remote working was able to take place, different types of employees have been in a position of raving about how it has been one of the greatest moments to be able to perform different tasks remotely, independently based on their schedule, among several other benefits that are associated with working from home. Moreover, focusing on the bigger picture, there still exists quite several disadvantages that are associated with working from home. One of the main disadvantages of working remotely is the blurred lines between Work and personal life (page 30, Gajendran & Harrison, 2007). With no clear separation between the two, I.T. managers often work longer hours, take fewer breaks, and feel constantly connected to Work. All those can also lead to social isolation and loneliness, further impacting the work-life balance and productivity (page 9, Golden, 2020).
Moreover, working from home can also lead to distractions and interruptions, such as household chores, family responsibilities, and other distractions. This can further exacerbate the challenges of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. However, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is important for the productivity of business managers (page 11, Rodrigues et al., 2021). Managers who separate Work and personal life tend to be more productive and less stressed.