Teleworking and work-family balance in public educational institutions

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Marine Mateus Costa, Antônio Alves Filho, Ana Katarina Pessoa-de-Oliveira
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Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to investigate teleworking in public institutions, specifically focussing on the perspectives of technical-administrative employees at a Brazilian federal educational institution.

Design/methodology/approach

The research methodology involved the use of guided semi-structured interviews with public servants. The analysis applied a prior set of categories derived from the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking, as well as the favourable and unfavourable aspects of the interaction between teleworking and family relationships.

Findings

The findings reveal a range of benefits associated with teleworking, primarily an improved quality of life for workers. However, the study also identified significant challenges, including excessive workload, social isolation and difficulties in separating personal and professional life, corroborating with previous studies.

Research limitations/implications

It is crucial to note that the majority of participants in the study have children or dependants, which could potentially influence their teleworking strategies and experiences. This demographic factor may play a significant role in how participants navigate their work-from-home routines and manage their responsibilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Practical implications

Working from home presents two sides of the same coin according to the vision of those involved in this type of work. Public organisations should know in depth the challenges faced by their workers to prioritise planning that monitors their workforce and achieve success with teleworking.

Originality/value

The insights from this study provide valuable guidance for the development of evidence-based teleworking policies and practices in public educational institutions.

公立教育机构中的远程办公和工作与家庭的平衡
本文旨在调查公共机构中的远程办公情况,特别关注巴西联邦教育机构中技术-行政人员的观点。分析采用了一套事先根据远程工作的优缺点以及远程工作与家庭关系之间互动的有利和不利方面得出的分类。研究结果研究结果显示了与远程工作相关的一系列好处,主要是提高了工人的生活质量。不过,研究也发现了一些重大挑战,包括工作量过大、社会隔离以及个人生活与职业生活难以分离,这与以往的研究结果相吻合。研究局限性/影响必须指出的是,研究中的大多数参与者都有子女或受抚养人,这可能会影响他们的远程工作策略和经验。这一人口因素可能会对参与者如何在家工作和管理自己的责任起到重要作用,尤其是在 COVID-19 大流行期间。公共组织应深入了解其员工所面临的挑战,以便优先规划,监测其员工队伍,并成功实现远程工作。原创性/价值本研究的见解为公共教育机构制定以证据为基础的远程工作政策和实践提供了宝贵的指导。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Public Sector Management (IJPSM) publishes academic articles on the management, governance, and reform of public sector organizations around the world, aiming to provide an accessible and valuable resource for academics and public managers alike. IJPSM covers the full range of public management research including studies of organizations, public finances, performance management, Human Resources Management, strategy, leadership, accountability, integrity, collaboration, e-government, procurement, and more. IJPSM encourages scholars to publish their empirical research and is particularly interested in comparative findings. IJPSM is open to articles using a variety of research methods and theoretical approaches.
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