While remote Work offers benefits such as increased flexibility, reduced commuting time, and cost savings, it also poses challenges that can impact productivity, particularly in time management. The absence of a typical office routine has been identified as one of the primary challenges I.T. managers face when working remotely. Research has shown that without the structure and routine of an office environment, managers may find it challenging to manage their time effectively, leading to decreased productivity.
Additionally, the research reveals that several factors contribute to the difficulty in managing time while working from home, including the lack of face-to-face communication and increased distractions such as family obligations and household tasks. These distractions can lead to managers struggling to prioritise tasks, leading to missed deadlines and uncompleted projects (page 30, Simeonova and colleagues, 2021). Several studies have shown that remote Work often blurs the boundaries between Work and personal life, making it difficult for I.T. managers to manage their time effectively (page 30, Gajendran & Harrison, 2007).. Managers may struggle to prioritise tasks, focus on critical activities, and manage their time efficiently, leading to decreased productivity. Therefore, I.T. managers must implement effective time management strategies to remain productive while working from home.