Effect of E-Training, E-Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Work Motivation on Performance of Employees in a Work from Home Setup

Abstract

Enabled by digital technology, the prevalence of working from home arrangements has been widely used amidst the COVID 19 pandemic. This study determined the effect of e-training, e-leadership, and work-life balance on work motivation and on employee performance in a work from home setup. In the same manner, it tested the effect of work motivation on employee performance. The researcher employed descriptive and causal research designs. The survey was done by sending the Google form link to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the BPO company in San Pedro Laguna which in turn was emailed by the latter to the employees. Regression analysis was used to evaluate the collected data. The research found out that e-training positively and significantly affects work motivation and employee performance. In the same manner, e-leadership positively and significantly affects work motivation and employee performance. At the same time, work-life balance positively and significantly affects work motivation and employee performance and lastly, work motivation positively and significantly affects employee performance. With this, a training pack for the leaders is developed to teach them how to enhance e-training and remote leadership of their subordinates. Further, the training pack contains strategies so that at least the leader can contribute to developing a subordinate mindset of how to balance his work and life concerns.